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itch

UK
/ɪtʃ/
US
/ɪtʃ/

Translations

itchnoun
itches
pl
UK
/ɪtʃ/
US
/ɪtʃ/
After hiking through the woods, she felt an itch on her arm from a mosquito bite.
Après avoir randonné dans les bois, elle a ressenti une démangeaison au bras à cause d’une piqûre de moustique.
envieSe dit d’un désir vif ou d’une forte impulsion à faire quelque chose.
He had an itch to travel the world and experience new cultures.
Il avait une envie irrépressible de parcourir le monde et de découvrir de nouvelles cultures.
Additional translations
galeSens médical, surtout pour la gale.
Synonyms
tingle
discomfort
scratch
prickle
irritation
itchverb
itched
Past Simple
itched
Past Participle
itching
Gerund
UK
/ɪtʃ/
US
/ɪtʃ/
avoir envie deEmploi figuré, avec un complément à l’infinitif.
After months of lockdown, she itched to travel and explore new places.
Après des mois de confinement, elle avait envie de voyager et d’explorer de nouveaux endroits.
My mosquito bite itches terribly, and I can't stop scratching it.
Ma piqûre de moustique me démange terriblement, et je n’arrive pas à m’empêcher de la gratter.
Synonyms
stimulate
irritate
prickle
tingle
scratch

Definitions

itchnoun
An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.
After hiking through the woods, she felt an itch on her arm from a mosquito bite.
A restless or strong desire to do something.
He had an itch to travel the world and experience new cultures.
A contagious skin disease, especially scabies.
The vet confirmed that the dog had the itch and needed immediate treatment.
itchverb
To have or cause an uncomfortable sensation on the skin that makes you want to scratch.
My mosquito bite itches terribly, and I can't stop scratching it.
To have a strong desire to do something.
After months of lockdown, she itched to travel and explore new places.
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