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nettle
UK
/ˈnɛt.əl/
US
/ˈnɛt.əl/
nettles
pl
UK
/ˈnɛt.əl/
US
/ˈnɛt.əl/
Traductions
The new minister will have to grasp the nettle of electoral reform.
Le nouveau ministre devra s’attaquer à l’épine de la réforme électorale.
The nettle of his words left her feeling hurt and defensive.
Le picotement de ses paroles l’a laissée blessée et sur la défensive.
The gardener wore gloves to avoid the sting of the nettle while weeding.
Le jardinier portait des gants pour éviter la piqûre de l’ortie en désherbant.
Définitions
The gardener wore gloves to avoid the sting of the nettle while weeding.
The nettle of his words left her feeling hurt and defensive.
The new minister will have to grasp the nettle of electoral reform.
nettled
Past Simple
nettled
Past Participle
nettling
Gerund
UK
/ˈnɛt.əl/
US
/ˈnɛt̬.əl/
Traductions
His constant teasing began to nettle her.
Ses taquineries constantes ont commencé à l’agacer.
Traductions supplémentaires
Définitions
His constant teasing began to nettle her.
Tiny splinters nettled his fingers as he handled the rough wood.
UK
/ˈnɛt.əl/
US
/ˈnɛt̬.əl/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., nettle tea) to denote relation to the plant.
Traductions
She served a pot of nettle soup for lunch.
Elle a servi une soupe d’ortie pour le déjeuner.
Définitions
She served a pot of nettle soup for lunch.
Définitions
She was nettled by his dismissive tone.
Définitions
It was a nettling remark that sparked further debate.