prickle

• Nom désignant une petite pointe acérée, comme une épine ou un piquant, que l'on trouve généralement sur la tige ou la feuille d'une plante.

A noun referring to a small, sharp-pointed tip, such as a spike or thorn, typically found on the stem or leaf of a plant.

1. Sharp point on a plantB2formal

   A small, sharp-pointed outgrowth on the stem or leaf of a plant, such as a thorn or spine.

   Aiguillon végétal

   • The rose stem is covered in tiny prickles.
   • Be careful of the prickles on that cactus.
   • The blackberry bush has many sharp prickles.

   Synonymesbarbspikespinethorn

2. Stinging sensationB2formal

   A slight, sharp, stinging or tingling feeling on the skin, often caused by heat, cold, or fear.

   Picotement

   • A prickle of fear ran down his spine.
   • She felt a prickle of excitement as the curtain rose.
   • The cold wind caused a prickle on his cheeks.

   Synonymespricklingsmartingstingtingletingling

• Verbe décrivant une sensation de picotement ou de légères piqûres sur la peau, ou le fait de provoquer une telle sensation.

A verb used to describe the sensation of small, sharp points lightly touching the skin, or to cause such a sensation.

1. Cause a prickling sensationB2formal

   To produce a slight, sharp, stinging or tingling feeling on the skin.

   Provoquer une sensation de picotement

   • The wool sweater prickled her arms.
   • His skin prickled with fear as he entered the dark room.
   • The cold wind prickled my cheeks.

   Synonymesitchpricksmartstingtingle

2. Cause a stinging or tingling sensationB2formal

   To cause a feeling of small, sharp, repeated stings or a slight numbness.

   Provoquer une sensation de picotement

   • The antiseptic prickled when applied to the wound.
   • Her fingers prickled as the circulation returned.
   • The carbonation in the drink prickled his tongue.

   Synonymespricksmartstingtingle

3. Make a small hole intoB2formal

   To pierce or make a tiny hole in something, as with a needle or a thorn.

   Piquer (percer un petit trou)

   • He prickled the balloon with a pin.
   • The rose bush prickled her hand when she reached for the flower.
   • She carefully prickled the leather to mark the stitching line.

   Synonymesboreperforatepierceprickpuncturestab