How is the word piquer translated from French to English

English translation
to sting
verb

Provoquer une petite douleur vive.

To cause a sharp small pain.

Examples with “piquer”

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  • La coupure pique un peu. — The cut stings a little.

  • Mes yeux se sont mis à piquer à cause de la fumée. — My eyes started to sting from the smoke.

  • La crème pique-t-elle quand on l'applique ? — Does the cream sting when you put it on?

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