stings in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for stings in the English»French Dictionary

I.sting [Brit stɪŋ, Am stɪŋ] N

1. sting ZOOL (organ):

sting (of insect)

dard m

sting (of insect)

aiguillon m

sting (of scorpion)

aiguillon m

2. sting (wound):

sting (of insect, plant)

piqûre f

bee/wasp/nettle sting

piqûre d'abeille/de guêpe/d'orties

3. sting (pain):

sting

sensation f de brûlure

4. sting Am (in law enforcement):

sting

coup m monté

5. sting Am (rip-off):

sting inf

arnaque f

II.sting <pret, pp stung> [Brit stɪŋ, Am stɪŋ] VB trans

1. sting insect, antiseptic, plant:

sting

piquer

2. sting wind, hail:

sting

cingler

3. sting fig criticism, rebuke:

sting

blesser, piquer [qn] au vif

4. sting (rip off):

sting inf

arnaquer inf

they really sting you in that place

on se fait arnaquer là-bas

5. sting (get money from) inf:

to sting sb for £10

taper dix livres à qn inf

III.sting <pret, pp stung> [Brit stɪŋ, Am stɪŋ] VB intr

sting eyes:

piquer

sting cut:

cuire

sting antiseptic:

piquer

it stings!

ça pique!

my knee stings

mon genou me cuit

IV.sting [Brit stɪŋ, Am stɪŋ]

a sting in the tail

une mauvaise surprise

to sting sb into action

pousser qn à agir en le piquant au vif

to take the sting out of remark, criticism

rendre [qc] moins blessant

to take the sting out of measure, action

atténuer l'effet de

bee sting N

bee sting

piqûre f d'abeille

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nettle attr sting

d'ortie

poisonous ZOOL snake, insect, bite, sting

venimeux/-euse

it feels vaguely like a bee sting

cela fait un peu comme une piqûre d'abeille

Translations for stings in the French»English Dictionary

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dard

sting

aiguillon

sting

cingler

to sting

stylet (aiguillon)

sting

picoter fumée, gaz, vent: yeux, nez

to sting, to make [sth] sting

picoter herbe: peau, membres

to sting

le gaz me picote les yeux

the gas is stinging my eyes ou makes my eyes sting

picoter yeux:

to sting

stings in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for stings in the English»French Dictionary

I.sting [stɪŋ] N BIOL, ZOOL

1. sting (part of an insect):

sting

dard m

sting of scorpion

aiguillon m

2. sting (injury by insect, plant):

sting

piqûre

3. sting (pain):

sting

brûlure f

4. sting Am inf (cleverly organised theft):

sting

escroquerie f

5. sting Am inf (police operation):

sting

coup m monté

II.sting <stung, stung> [stɪŋ] VB intr, trans

sting

piquer

Translations for stings in the French»English Dictionary

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dard

sting

aiguillon

sting

morsure

sting

cingler le visage à qn

to sting sb's face

piqûre de guêpe

sting

le froid picote/les orties picotent la peau

the cold/nettles sting your skin

les herbes picotent les mollets

the grass makes your legs sting

piquer personne, guêpe, moustique

to sting

piquer yeux, visage

to sting

piquer moustique, aiguille

to sting

piquer fumée, ortie

to sting

fouetter amour-propre, orgueil

to sting

stings Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

the grass makes your legs sting

les herbes picotent les mollets

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Skunks are one of the primary predators of the honeybee, relying on their thick fur to protect them from stings.

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The honeybee stings are ineffective because the hornets are five times the size and too heavily armoured.

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In addition, some have also recommended jewelweed for the treatment of other skin rashes, bee stings and even mosquito bites.

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The idea that jellyfish stings can be cured with the use of urine is an urban myth.

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The stings of most of these species can be quite painful, and are therefore keenly avoided by many people.

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The high number of bathers found on popular tourist beaches in these areas means stings are common, although individual chances of being stung are low.

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And definitely pipe up if something hurts, burns or stings, especially if the esthetician didn't give you a warning first.

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Pressure immobilization bandages, methylated spirits, or vodka should never be used for jelly stings.

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For extracting stings and thorns, "xiphion" was mixed with wine and frankincense to make a cataplasm.

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The wasp, with its well-developed wings and ability to administer painful stings, epitomizes quick striking power.

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