tickle

• Nom désignant une sensation légère sur la peau, souvent agréable ou irritante, ou l'action de provoquer cette sensation.

A noun referring to a light, often pleasurable or irritating sensation on the skin, or the act of producing such a sensation.

1. SensationA2formal

   A light, tingling feeling on the skin, often caused by gentle stroking or touching.

   Sensation de chatouillement

   • The tickle of a feather on her arm made her laugh.
   • He felt a tickle on his neck and brushed it away.
   • A tickle in my throat made me cough.

   Synonymesitchpricklepricklingtingletingling

2. Act of ticklingA2formal

   The action of lightly touching someone in a way that causes laughter or a tingling sensation.

   chatouillement

   • She gave him a playful tickle under the chin.
   • A gentle tickle can be a fun way to interact with a baby.
   • He dodged her tickle and ran away laughing.

   Synonymesticklingtitillation

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire un contact léger sur une partie sensible du corps provoquant le rire ou une sensation de picotement, ainsi que pour désigner une action qui amuse ou ravit quelqu'un.

A verb used to describe the act of lightly touching a sensitive part of someone's body in a way that causes laughter or a tingling sensation, or to amuse or delight someone.

1. Lightly touch to cause laughterA2formal

   To touch a part of the body lightly in a way that causes a tingling sensation, often resulting in laughter or twitching.

   Chatouiller

   • The mother tickled her baby's feet to make him giggle.
   • He tickled his friend's ribs during the playful fight.
   • She laughed uncontrollably when he tickled her sides.

   Synonymestitillate

2. Cause a sudden intense feelingB2informal

   To provoke a sudden, often pleasurable, sensation or emotion, such as excitement or amusement.

   Chatouiller (susciter une émotion)

   • The news tickled her curiosity about the ancient ruins.
   • His joke tickled everyone's sense of humor.
   • The mystery tickled his imagination.

   Synonymesamusedelightexcitestimulatethrilltitillate

3. Stroke lightlyB1formal

   To touch or stroke something gently, often with the fingertips.

   chatouiller légèrement

   • She tickled the cat's chin, and it purred contentedly.
   • He tickled the surface of the water with his fingers.
   • The breeze tickled the leaves of the trees.

   Synonymesbrushcaressgrazestroke