English–French
“sting” in French
How to say “sting” in French
“Sting” in French is piquer.
A sharp point makes quick contact, leaving a tiny mark, a sting, or a sudden impression.
Example sentences with piquer
Ne touche pas la ronce, tu vas te piquer.
Don't touch the bramble: you'll prick yourself.
Tips for using piquer
- With a person as object, piquer quelqu'un can mean that an insect bites that person, while se faire piquer par states the same event from the person's viewpoint.
Other French words for “sting”
La piqûre d'une méduse fait très mal.
A jellyfish sting hurts a lot.