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to prick
01
piquer, perforer
to create a small hole using a needle, thorn, or a similar sharp object
Transitive: to prick sth
Exemples
In gardening, thorns can prick your skin if you're not careful.
Dans le jardinage, les épines peuvent piquer votre peau si vous ne faites pas attention.
02
piquer, stimuler
to provoke with the intention of causing a reaction or response
Ditransitive: to prick sb to do sth
Exemples
Her constant reminders pricked him to address the issues in their relationship.
Ses rappels constants l'ont piqué pour qu'il aborde les problèmes dans leur relation.
03
dresser, hérisser
(of an animal) to make its ears stand upright or become erect
Transitive: to prick ears
Exemples
The horse pricked its ears when it heard its owner approaching.
Le cheval dressa les oreilles lorsqu'il entendit son propriétaire approcher.
04
piquer, blesser
to provoke a sense of mental or emotional discomfort
Transitive: to prick sb
Exemples
The harsh words he spoke pricked her conscience, reminding her of her past mistakes.
Les mots durs qu'il a prononcés ont piqué sa conscience, lui rappelant ses erreurs passées.
05
piquer, piquer
to feel a sharp, stinging pain
Intransitive
Exemples
With every step, the broken glass on the ground caused her feet to prick painfully.
À chaque pas, les éclats de verre sur le sol faisaient piquer douloureusement ses pieds.
Prick
01
an unpleasant, contemptible, or arrogant man
Offensive
Slang
Vulgar02
piqûre, piquage
the act of puncturing with a small point
03
the male genital organ
SlangVulgar04
entaillage, sillon
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
Arbre Lexical
pricker
prick
