nettle

• Nom désignant toute plante du genre Urtica ou de la famille des Urticacées, dont les feuilles et les tiges portent des poils urticants qui provoquent une irritation de la peau au contact.

A noun referring to any of numerous plants, especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae, that have stinging hairs causing skin irritation upon contact.

1. Stinging plantB1formal

   A plant with fine hairs that cause a stinging or burning sensation when touched, commonly found in the wild.

   Ortie (plante urticante)

   • She accidentally brushed against a nettle and got a rash.
   • Nettles often grow in damp, shady areas.
   • He wore gloves to avoid touching the nettles while gardening.

   Synonymesstinging nettle

• Verbe signifiant irriter, contrarier ou provoquer quelqu'un, souvent au sens figuré.

A verb meaning to irritate, annoy, or provoke someone, often used in a figurative sense.

1. Sting or cause a stinging sensationB2formal

   To sting or cause a sharp, stinging pain or sensation, similar to being stung by a nettle plant.

   Piquer comme une ortie

   • The plant nettled his bare arm as he brushed past it.
   • The cold wind nettled her cheeks, making them tingle.
   • The harsh chemicals nettled his skin, leaving a red rash.

   Synonymesburnpricklesmartstingtingle

2. Annoy or irritateB2formal

   To cause annoyance, irritation, or disturbance, especially through minor or repeated actions.

   Agacer, irriter

   • His constant criticism nettled her, but she tried to ignore it.
   • The delay nettled the passengers, who were already tired.
   • She was nettled by his dismissive tone during the meeting.

   Synonymesannoybotherchafeexasperatefretgallirkirritatepeeveprovokerilevex

   Antonymescomfortdelightpleasesoothe