touch in French
touch in French is toucher, contact, émouvoir — touch means to make physical contact with something using the hand, finger, or another part of the body.
touch in French
toucher
The faculty or sense of perception by physical contact.
contact
The faculty or sense of perception by physical contact.
toucher
(music) The particular or characteristic mode of action, or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the fingers.
contact
(uncountable, in set phrases) A relationship of close communication or understanding.
toucher
(transitive) To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. [from 14th c.]
toucher
(obsolete) To infect; to affect slightly.
émouvoir
(obsolete) To infect; to affect slightly.
What does "touch" mean?
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verb To make physical contact with something using the hand, finger, or another part of the body.
"The toddler wanted to touch the cat's fur, but it ran away."
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verb To affect someone emotionally, often causing tenderness or sympathy.
"The old man's story touched me so much that I almost cried."
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verb To mention or deal with a topic briefly, without going into full detail.
"In her speech the manager touched briefly on next year's plans before taking questions."
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verb To concern or have relevance to someone or something.
"The closure of the bridge touches everyone who commutes into the city."
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touch in a sentence
- The toddler wanted to touch the cat's fur, but it ran away.
- She reached out to touch the soft fabric.
- The old man's story touched me so much that I almost cried.
- His kind words touched everyone in the room.
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What is "touch" in French?
"touch" in French is toucher, contact, émouvoir. touch means: To make physical contact with something using the hand, finger, or another part of the body.
How do you use "touch" in a sentence?
Example: "The toddler wanted to touch the cat's fur, but it ran away." In French, "touch" is toucher, contact, émouvoir.
Are there other ways to say "touch" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "touch": toucher, contact, émouvoir.
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