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insect bite

/ˈɪnsekt baɪt/

Traduction: Petite plaie, gonflement ou irritation de la peau provoqué par la morsure ou la piqûre d'un insecte tel qu'un moustique, une fourmi, une abeille ou une araignée.

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A2formalcommonmedical/ˈɪnsekt baɪt/

A small wound, swelling, or irritation on the skin caused by the bite or sting of an insect such as a mosquito, ant, bee, or spider.

  • 🇫🇷Petite plaie, gonflement ou irritation de la peau provoqué par la morsure ou la piqûre d'un insecte tel qu'un moustique, une fourmi, une abeille ou une araignée.
  1. Wound from an insect A2 formal

    A small wound or mark on the skin caused by an insect piercing the skin, often resulting in itching, swelling, or pain.

    • She applied cream to soothe the insect bite on her arm.
    • Mosquitoes are the most common cause of insect bites in summer.
    • Some insect bites can cause allergic reactions.

    🇫🇷piqûre d'insecte

  2. Colloquial: minor irritation B2 informal

    Used informally to describe a small, annoying problem or inconvenience.

    • The delay was just an insect bite compared to the overall success of the trip.
    • He treated the criticism like an insect bite, ignoring it quickly.
    • Missing the bus was an insect bite in an otherwise perfect day.

    🇫🇷piqûre d'insecte (au sens figuré)