qui démange
The English adjective itchy is translated into French as qui démange.
In different contexts, you might encounter related terms such as Intense (intense), Persistant (persistent) or Irritant (irritating).
Meaning: Translations (adj)
Did you know?
- French has a specific expression, avoir des fourmis dans les jambes, which literally means 'to have ants in one's legs'. This is used to describe the 'itchy' or tingling sensation of a limb falling asleep.
- In some French contexts, saying something démange can be a metaphor for a desire that is 'itching' to be released, like a secret or an idea.
- When describing skin that is 'itchy' due to dryness, French speakers often use the word tiraillement, which describes a feeling of the skin being pulled or tight.
Examples in context
- Mon bras me démange.My arm itches.
- J'ai des démangeaisons au dos.I have itching on my back.
- Bonjour, Docteur. J'ai des démangeaisons sur les jambes depuis quelques jours.Hello, Doctor. I've had itching on my legs for a few days.
- Ça me gratte partout ! C'est tellement agaçant, je ne peux pas m'arrêter de me gratter.I'm itchy all over! It's so annoying, I can't stop scratching.
- J'ai un bouton qui démange.I have a pimple that is itchy.
- C'est un tissu qui démange beaucoup.It is a fabric that is very itchy.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are relaxing at home in the evening.
- ManonLucas, ce pull est très désagréable.Lucas, this sweater is very unpleasant.
- LucasPourquoi, Manon ?Why, Manon?
- ManonC'est un pull qui démange.It is a sweater that is itchy.
- LucasEnlève-le alors.Take it off then.
