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    Touchent (en. Touch)

    /tuʃɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put one's hands on something or someone.
    They touch the items on display at the museum.
    Ils touchent les éléments exposés au musée.
    To have an emotional or physical impact.
    These words deeply touch the listeners.
    Ces paroles touchent profondément les auditeurs.
    To relate to something in a figurative sense.
    These questions touch on our identity.
    Ces questions touchent notre identité.

    Etymology

    The verb 'toucher' comes from the Latin 'toccare', which means 'to tap'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to touch on something
    To refer to something concrete.
    toucher du doigt
    to touch the heart
    To evoke deep emotions.
    toucher le cœur
    to touch something
    To engage or manipulate something.
    toucher à quelque chose

    Related Words

    touch
    The basic verb meaning physical contact.
    toucher
    touch
    A light contact or action.
    touche
    touching
    The action of touching, often on an emotional level.
    touchement

    Slang Meanings

    To have repercussions on a person's life.
    This song touches me, it resonates with my life.
    Cette chanson me touche, ça fait écho à ma vie.