pinch

• Petite quantité d'une substance que l'on peut tenir entre le pouce et l'index, ou action de serrer ou comprimer quelque chose entre deux surfaces.

A noun referring to a small amount of something that can be held between the thumb and a finger, or the act of squeezing something between two surfaces.

1. Small amountA2formal

   A very small quantity of something, especially a dry substance like salt or spice.

   Pincée (petite quantité)

   • Add a pinch of salt to the soup.
   • She used a pinch of cinnamon in the recipe.
   • A pinch of pepper is enough to season the dish.

   Synonymesbitdashhintnipsmidgenspecktouchtrace

2. Squeeze actionA2formal

   An act of squeezing something, especially between the thumb and finger.

   Pincement

   • He gave her arm a playful pinch.
   • The pinch of the crab's claw hurt a little.
   • She felt a sharp pinch when the door closed on her finger.

   Synonymesnipsqueezetweak

3. Difficult situationB2informal

   A state of difficulty, hardship, or pressure.

   situation difficile

   • The company is feeling the financial pinch this quarter.
   • When you're in a pinch, you can always count on your friends.
   • He was in a pinch and needed help to finish the project.

   Synonymesbinddifficultydilemmafixjampickleplightpredicamentscrape

   Antonymescomforteaseprosperity

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de serrer ou comprimer quelque chose, généralement entre le pouce et un autre doigt, ou de voler quelque chose de petit.

A verb used to indicate the act of squeezing or compressing something, typically between the thumb and a finger, or to steal something small.

1. Squeeze between fingersA2formal

   To squeeze a small amount of skin or flesh between the thumb and a finger, often causing slight pain.

   pincer

   • She pinched his cheek playfully.
   • He pinched himself to make sure he wasn't dreaming.
   • The child pinched her brother's arm.

   Synonymesniptweak

2. Steal or takeB1informal

   To take something, especially something small, without permission.

   voler, chaparder

   • Someone pinched my wallet on the bus.
   • He pinched a cookie from the jar when no one was looking.
   • She pinched the last piece of cake.

   Synonymesfilchliftnickpilferpurloinrip offsnatchstealswipethieve

3. Cause discomfort or painB1formal

   To cause a sharp, uncomfortable sensation, often due to tightness or pressure.

   pincer, causer une sensation de serrement douloureux

   • These new shoes pinch my toes.
   • The cold wind pinched her cheeks.
   • The collar of the shirt pinches my neck.

   Synonymesbitechafecompressgallhurtirritatenippainsmartsqueezesting

   Antonymescomforteaserelievesoothe