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nettle in French

nettle in French is ortie, irriter, piquer — nettle means a plant covered in tiny stinging hairs that cause an itchy rash when touched.

nettle in French

ortie
noun
Especially, most species of herb genus Urtica, stinging nettles:
irriter
verb
(transitive) Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.
piquer
verb
(transitive) Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.
irriter
verb
(transitive, figurative) To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.
piquer
verb
(transitive, figurative) To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.
vexer
verb
(transitive, figurative) To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.

What does "nettle" mean?

  1. noun A plant covered in tiny stinging hairs that cause an itchy rash when touched.
    "He brushed against a nettle and his arm broke out in red bumps."
  2. verb To irritate or annoy someone.
    "Her offhand comment nettled him more than he expected."

nettle in a sentence

  • He brushed against a nettle and his arm broke out in red bumps.
  • Her offhand comment nettled him more than he expected.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nettle" in French?

"nettle" in French is ortie, irriter, piquer. nettle means: A plant covered in tiny stinging hairs that cause an itchy rash when touched.

How do you use "nettle" in a sentence?

Example: "He brushed against a nettle and his arm broke out in red bumps." In French, "nettle" is ortie, irriter, piquer.

Are there other ways to say "nettle" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "nettle": ortie, irriter, piquer, vexer.

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