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piqued

/piːkt/

/pikt/

Translations

piquedpast participle

/piːkt/

Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb 'pique'.

irrité

She was piqued by his dismissive attitude during the meeting.

Elle était irritée par son attitude dédaigneuse pendant la réunion.

éveillé

My interest was piqued by the unexpected plot twist.

Mon intérêt a été éveillé par le retournement de situation inattendu.

Additional translations

vexéSens plus marqué, souvent avec une nuance d’offense personnelle.

suscitéS’emploie surtout avec un nom abstrait comme intérêt, curiosité, attention.

Synonyms

piqueverb

piqued

Past Simple

piqued

Past Simple

piqued

Past Participle

piquing

Gerund

/piːk/

/pik/

susciterS’emploie pour l’intérêt ou la curiosité.

The unusual painting piqued her curiosity, prompting her to learn more about the artist.

Le tableau inhabituel a suscité sa curiosité, l’incitant à en apprendre davantage sur l’artiste.

se targuerVerbe réfléchi, sens de se vanter ou de s’enorgueillir de quelque chose.

She piqued herself on her ability to solve complex problems quickly.

Elle se targuait de sa capacité à résoudre rapidement des problèmes complexes.

Additional translations

piquerNuance d’irriter ou de piquer au vif.

Synonyms

Definitions

piquedpast participle

Feeling irritated or resentful.

She was piqued by his dismissive attitude during the meeting.

Stimulated or excited (interest, curiosity, etc.).

My interest was piqued by the unexpected plot twist.

piqueverb

To stimulate interest or curiosity.

The unusual painting piqued her curiosity, prompting her to learn more about the artist.

To provoke or arouse a feeling of resentment or irritation.

His dismissive comment piqued her, and she decided to confront him about it.

(reflexive) To pride or congratulate (oneself) on something; to boast.

She piqued herself on her ability to solve complex problems quickly.