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pickedpast participle
UK
/pɪkt/
US
/pɪkt/
More precise classification: participial adjective derived from the verb “pick”.
sélectionnéS’emploie pour un élément choisi parmi d’autres; registre courant.
The picked team members were ready to compete in the finals.
Les membres sélectionnés de l’équipe étaient prêts à participer à la finale.
cueilliSe dit surtout des fruits, légumes ou fleurs récoltés à la main.
The picked apples were fresh and ready to be sold at the market.
Les pommes cueillies étaient fraîches et prêtes à être vendues au marché.
Additional translations
pincéEn musique, se dit d’une corde jouée en la pinçant plutôt qu’en la frottant ou en la grattant.
Synonyms
selected
chosen
elected
designated
appointed
pickverb

picked

Past Simple

picked
Past Simple
picked
Past Participle
picking
Gerund
UK
/pɪk/
US
/pɪk/
She decided to pick the red dress for the party.
Elle a décidé de choisir la robe rouge pour la soirée.
cueillirPour des fruits, fleurs ou récoltes.
He went to the orchard to pick apples.
Il est allé au verger cueillir des pommes.
pincerPour un instrument à cordes.
He likes to pick the guitar in his free time.
Il aime pincer la guitare pendant son temps libre.
provoquerAvec l'idée de susciter une réaction ou une dispute.
He tried to pick a fight with his brother over the remote control.
Il a essayé de provoquer une dispute avec son frère à propos de la télécommande.
crocheterPour ouvrir une serrure avec un outil, souvent illégalement.
The burglar managed to pick the lock in seconds.
Le cambrioleur a réussi à crocheter la serrure en quelques secondes.
Additional translations
gratterQuand on tire ou gratte quelque chose avec les doigts.
détrousserVol discret sur la personne ou dans la poche de quelqu'un.
Synonyms
choose
select
elect
opt for
take
gather
collect
extract

Definitions

pickedpast participle
Chosen or selected from a group.
The picked team members were ready to compete in the finals.
Harvested or gathered, especially referring to fruit or vegetables.
The picked apples were fresh and ready to be sold at the market.
(music) Played by plucking individual strings rather than strumming.
A softly picked guitar melody introduced the ballad.
pickverb
To select or choose something or someone from a group.
She decided to pick the red dress for the party.
To remove or gather by plucking.
He went to the orchard to pick apples.
To pluck or pull at something with the fingers.
She began to pick at the loose threads on her sweater.
To play a stringed instrument by plucking the strings.
He likes to pick the guitar in his free time.
To provoke or incite someone to react.
He tried to pick a fight with his brother over the remote control.
To open or manipulate (a lock) with a tool other than the key, especially illegally.
The burglar managed to pick the lock in seconds.
To steal from the pocket or person of (someone) discreetly.
Someone picked his pocket on the crowded bus.
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