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1.
adjective (past participle)
pricked, pierced or stung (by a sharp object or insect); injected (by a needle)
colloquial: had something stolen (se faire piquer)
Je me suis piqué le doigt en cousant.
I pricked my finger while sewing.
2.
adjective
offended, hurt (because of a perceived slight); peeved
Il est un peu piqué qu'on ne l'ait pas invité.
He's a bit hurt/offended that he wasn't invited.
Synonyms:vexé, offensé
3.
adjective
made of piqué (a cotton fabric with a raised, waffle-like texture) — used of garments (e.g., polos)
J'ai acheté un polo en piqué blanc.
I bought a white piqué polo.
4.
nounmasculine
a steep dive or nose‑dive (of an aircraft); a sharp downward movement
L'avion a amorcé un piqué avant de reprendre de la portance.
The plane entered a steep dive before regaining lift.
Synonyms:plongeon