picotement

le picotement
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. tingling
Quand il fait froid, je sens des picotements dans les mains.When it's cold, I feel tingling in my hands.
b. stinging (for the eyes)
Ces gouttes peuvent provoquer des picotements dans les yeux.These drops may cause stinging in the eyes.
c. smarting (for the eyes)
Lili a senti des picotements aux yeux, alors elle s'est éloignée du feu de camp.Lili felt smarting in her eyes, so she moved away from the campfire.
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