pique piquer

piquer

pique = piquer

Pronunciation =  pique

Pronunciation in French = piquer

pique in French: piquer

Part of speechVerb
Noun
 

Definition in English: To excite to action by causing resentment or jealousy; to stimulate; to prick; as, to pique ambition or curiosity.

A feeling of hurt, vexation or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation. 

Definition in French: Pour exciter à l’action en provoquant du ressentiment ou de la jalousie; stimuler; piquer; comme, pour piquer l’ambition ou la curiosité.

Un sentiment de douleur, de vexation ou de ressentiment, réveillé par une insulte ou une blessure sociale ; irritation des sentiments, comme par un orgueil blessé ; vexation cuisante.

Examples in English:

  • I was hoping to pique your interest

Examples in French:

  • J’espérais piquer votre intérêt

Synonyms of pique

Synonyms in French colère
irriter
ennuyer
Synonyms in English anger
irritate
annoy

Antonyms of pique

Antonyms in French plaisir
Bonheur
Antonyms in English delight
happiness
pleasure

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