nip

faire un saut, passer rapidement

Aller rapidement quelque part, généralement pour une courte visite ou pour chercher quelque chose.

En anglais simple : To go somewhere quickly, usually for a short visit or to get something.

• I'll nip out for bread.
• She nipped home to collect her keys.
• Could you nip round to check on Grandma?

Comment l'utiliser : nip to somewhere (I'll nip to the shop for bread.); nip out for something (She nipped out for some milk.)

Synonymes : pop, go quickly

Expressions courantes : nip to something, nip out, nip round, nip back

mordiller, pincer, couper

Mordre ou pincer brièvement, ou enlever un petit morceau en mordant, en pinçant ou en coupant.

En anglais simple : To bite or pinch quickly, or remove a small piece by biting, pinching, or cutting.

• The dog nipped my hand.
• She nipped off the damaged leaves.
• Why does your puppy keep nipping at my shoes?

Comment l'utiliser : nip at someone/something (The puppy nipped at my ankle.); nip something off (Nip the dead flowers off with scissors.)

Synonymes : bite, pinch, clip

Expressions courantes : nip at someone, nip something off, nip someone's finger

mordillement, petite morsure

Petite morsure rapide, souvent faite en jouant.

En anglais simple : A quick, small bite, often made while playing.

• The puppy gave her a nip.
• A playful nip on my ankle made me laugh.
• The kitten's little nips did not hurt.

Comment l'utiliser : a nip on something (The puppy gave me a nip on the finger.)

Synonymes : bite

Expressions courantes : playful nip, give a nip, gentle nip

fraîcheur, froid piquant

Légère sensation de froid vif dans l’air.

En anglais simple : A slight, sharp feeling of cold in the air.

• There is a nip in the air.
• The morning nip made me reach for my jacket.
• We felt the first nip of autumn as we walked home.

Synonymes : chill

Expressions courantes : nip in the air, a sharp nip, autumn nip