How is the word piquer translated from French to English

English translation
Sting
verb

Blesser avec une pointe acérée, comme le fait une abeille.

To hurt with a sharp point, as a bee does.

Examples with “piquer”

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  • Une abeille m'a piqué la main. — A bee stung my hand.

  • Les guêpes piquent quand on les chasse de la main. — Wasps sting when you wave at them.

  • La pommade va-t-elle piquer ? — Will the ointment sting?

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