piqûres
In French, 'jabs' is translated as piqûres.
This term refers to medical injections administered with a needle.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
piqûres is common in casual speech. For a more precise and formal way to refer to vaccinations in medical contexts, you should use vaccins. Additionally, if you are using the term metaphorically to mean 'veiled criticisms', a formal expression is les critiques voilées.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is piqûre.
Did you know?
- In some French dialects, piquer can mean to steal something quickly. This 'sharp' theft shares the same root as the word for a medical piqûre.
- French has a unique expression une piqûre de rappel that can be used metaphorically to describe a sharp reminder or a wake-up call given to someone who has forgotten a lesson.
- In French, if someone says they are piqué, it can mean they have become suddenly angry or offended. This uses the same root as piqûres to describe a sharp emotional reaction.
Examples in context
- Son article contenait de nombreuses critiques voilées envers l'artiste célèbre.His article contained numerous veiled jabs at the famous artist.
- Pendant la soirée, ils n'ont pas arrêté de se lancer des vannes gentilles.Throughout the evening, they kept trading friendly jabs.
- Le groupe d'amis aimait s'amuser en se lançant des taquineries tout au long de la soirée.The group of friends enjoyed having fun by trading jabs throughout the evening.
- Il a peur des piqûres.He is afraid of jabs.
- Les piqûres font souvent mal.Jabs often hurt.
- Elle a peur des piqûres.She is afraid of jabs.
- Il a reçu plusieurs piqûres aujourd'hui.He received several jabs today.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are at a pharmacy.
- EmmaTu viens pour tes piqûres, Nathan ?Are you here for your jabs, Nathan?
- NathanOui, je dois faire mes rappels.Yes, I need to get my boosters.
- EmmaTu n'as pas peur des piqûres ?You aren't afraid of jabs?
- NathanUn peu, mais c'est rapide.A little, but it is quick.
