Touchée (en. Touched)

/tuʃe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A set of emotions, feelings, or impressions triggered by contact.
The touch of music deeply moved me.
La touchée de la musique m’a profondément émue.
A slight sensation caused by contact.
I felt a touch of cold on my hand.
J'ai ressenti une touchée de froid sur ma main.
A light or modest impact on a situation.
This remark was a blow to my morale.
Cette remarque a été une touchée à mon moral.

Etymology

Derived from the verb "toucher," stemming from the Latin 'tangere.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a touch of
to have a light impact on something.
avoir une touchée de
to be in touch with
to be in contact or linked with.
être en touchée avec
touched by grace
to receive an unexpected favor or blessing.
touchée par la grâce

Related Words

to touch
The action of making contact with something.
toucher
touch
An exquisite sensation resulting from contact.
touche
touched
One who has experienced contact or an effect.
touché

Slang Meanings

A small impact
That criticism was just a touch, nothing serious.
Cette critique était juste une touchée, rien de sérieux.
A light feeling
There’s a touch of sadness in this film.
Il y a une touchée de tristesse dans ce film.