stab

• Coup soudain et violent porté avec un objet pointu ou tranchant, ou sensation aiguë et soudaine. Par extension, dans un registre familier, désigne une tentative ou un essai.

A noun referring to a sudden sharp feeling, a strong blow with a sharp pointed instrument, or informally, any attempt or effort.

1. Sudden sharp feelingB2formal

   A sudden, sharp, and often intense sensation, typically of pain or emotion.

   élancement

   • A stab of pain shot through his leg.
   • She felt a stab of jealousy when she saw them together.
   • A sudden stab of guilt made him stop.

   Synonymesflashpangprickspasmstingthrobtwinge

2. Knife attackB1formal

   A forceful thrust with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument.

   Coup de couteau

   • The victim suffered a single stab to the chest.
   • He was arrested for a stab attack outside the bar.
   • The knife left a deep stab wound.

   Synonymesjablungepokeprickthrust

3. Attempt or tryB2informal

   An informal term for any attempt or effort to do something.

   tentative

   • I'll have a stab at fixing the car myself.
   • She took a stab at solving the puzzle.
   • He made a stab at writing a novel.

   Synonymesattemptbashcrackeffortgoshottrialtrywhack

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'enfoncer un objet pointu dans quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent avec une intention violente, ou de faire une piqûre ou un mouvement brusque avec un objet tranchant.

A verb used to indicate the act of thrusting a pointed object into someone or something, often with violent intent.

1. To pierce with a pointed objectB1formal

   To thrust a sharp object, such as a knife, into someone or something.

   Poignarder

   • The attacker stabbed the victim with a knife.
   • He accidentally stabbed his hand with a screwdriver.
   • She stabbed the piece of meat with a fork.

   Synonymesimpalejablanceperforatepierceprickpuncturerun throughskewerstickthrusttransfix

2. To pierce or penetrateB1formal

   To cause a sharp object to enter something, often with force.

   percer ou transpercer

   • The needle stabbed into his arm.
   • The thorn stabbed her finger as she picked the rose.
   • He stabbed the ground with a shovel.

   Synonymesimpalejablancepenetratepiercepuncturerun throughskewerspearstickthrusttransfix

3. To thrust abruptlyB2informal

   To make a sudden, sharp movement with something pointed.

   Enfoncer brusquement

   • He stabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
   • She stabbed the air with her pen to emphasize her point.
   • The dog stabbed its nose into the hole.

   Synonymesdigjablungepokeprodstickthrust