Touchez (en. Touch)

/tuʃe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To make contact with something by hand.
He touched the surface of the water.
Il a touché la surface de l'eau.
To cause a physical or emotional impression.
His speech touched me deeply.
Son discours m'a touché profondément.
To reach something by hand or by an action.
She reached the top of the mountain.
Elle a touché le sommet de la montagne.
To affect someone's sensitivity.
This story touches hearts.
Cette histoire touche les cœurs.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'toucher' which comes from the Latin 'toccare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't touch my job
Don't touch what doesn't belong to you.
touche pas à mon poste
touch wood
To bring luck or avoid misfortune.
touche le bois
I touch you
Used to indicate an emotional closeness to someone.
je te touche

Related Words

toucher
The act of entering into contact with something.
toucher
contact
The action of touching or coming into relation.
contact
impression
Emotional or sensory effect produced by something.
impression

Slang Meanings

To be in contact with someone in an intimate way.
They often touch each other while watching a movie.
Ils se touchent souvent en regardant un film.
A reference to making a friendly or affectionate gesture.
He touched my shoulder to reassure me.
Il m'a touché l'épaule pour me rassurer.