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    Contact (en. Contact)

    /kɔ̃.takt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Relationship with a person or a group.
    He established contact with local artists.
    Il a établi un contact avec des artistes locaux.
    Meeting point or means of communication.
    Professional contacts are essential in this job.
    Les contacts professionnels sont essentiels dans ce métier.
    Action of touching or entering into contact.
    There was no physical contact during the meeting.
    Il n'y a eu aucun contact physique pendant la rencontre.
    verb
    To communicate with someone.
    She contacted customer service to resolve her issue.
    Elle a contacté le service client pour résoudre son problème.
    To touch something or someone.
    When the phone fell, it contacted the ground.
    Lorsque le téléphone est tombé, il a contacté le sol.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'contactus', derived from 'contingere' which means to touch.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make contact
    To establish communication with someone.
    prendre contact
    to be in contact
    To maintain a relationship or communication.
    être en contact
    to lose contact
    To no longer have news from a person.
    perdre contact

    Related Words

    interlocutor
    Person with whom we speak.
    interlocuteur
    networking
    Action of establishing professional contacts.
    réseautage
    connection
    Link or relationship established with someone.
    connexion

    Slang Meanings

    A particular or secret contact in a network.
    I have a good contact in this company to help you get a job.
    J'ai un bon contact dans cette entreprise pour t'aider à obtenir un emploi.
    A person with whom we have a casual relationship.
    It's just a contact, nothing serious between us.
    C'est juste un contact, rien de sérieux entre nous.