Touchés (en. Touched)

/tuˈʃe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has been affected or influenced by something.
They were all touched by the news of his departure.
Ils étaient tous touchés par la nouvelle de son départ.
Refers to a person who has a particular sensitivity.
She is very touched by the beauty of nature.
Elle est très touchée par la beauté de la nature.
Designates a state of intense feeling or emotion.
He was deeply touched by the gesture of his friends.
Il était profondément touché par le geste de ses amis.

Etymology

From the verb 'toucher', coming from the Latin 'toccare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to touch the heart
To have a deep emotional impact.
toucher le cœur
touched by grace
To receive an undeserved or inexplicable favor.
touché par la grâce
touched by misfortune
To be negatively affected by a difficult situation.
touché par le malheur

Related Words

touch
To put in contact with something.
toucher
touch
Physical or emotional contact.
touche
touching
Action of touching or emotional effect.
touchement

Slang Meanings

To be moved to the point of tears.
After the movie, everyone was too touched.
Après le film, tout le monde était trop touché.
To be affected by criticism.
He took the remark too much to heart, he was really touched.
Il a pris la remarque trop à cœur, il était vraiment touché.