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    Touchait (en. Touched)

    /tuʃɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of bringing an object into contact with something.
    He gently touched the surface of the water.
    Il touchait délicatement la surface de l'eau.
    To feel something with the hand or another sensory organ.
    She touched the leaves of the trees.
    Elle touchait les feuilles des arbres.
    To have an influence or effect on something.
    This decision affected my personal life.
    Cette décision touchait à ma vie personnelle.

    Etymology

    This word comes from the Latin verb 'tangere', which means 'to touch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    touch wood
    To express hope by mentioning something tangible.
    toucher du bois
    don't touch that
    To express disagreement or a prohibition.
    touche pas à ça
    hit rock bottom
    To reach a state of extreme distress.
    toucher le fond

    Related Words

    touch
    To bring into contact with something.
    toucher
    contact
    The action of touching something or someone.
    contact
    perception
    The ability to feel or understand through the senses.
    perception

    Slang Meanings

    To be in touch with a situation.
    He was mingling a bit at the party.
    Il touchait un peu le milieu de la fête.
    To flirt or have a physical interaction.
    They were touching each other under the table.
    Ils se touchaient sous la table.