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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
noun
The faculty or sense of perception by physical contact.
contact
noun
The faculty or sense of perception by physical contact.
toucher
noun
(music) The particular or characteristic mode of action, or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the fingers.
contact
noun
(uncountable, in set phrases) A relationship of close communication or understanding.
toucher
verb
(transitive) To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. [from 14th c.]
toucher
verb
(obsolete) To infect; to affect slightly.
émouvoir
verb
(obsolete) To infect; to affect slightly.

What does "touch" mean?

  1. verb To make physical contact with something using the hand, finger, or another part of the body.
    "She reached out to touch the soft fabric."
  2. verb To affect someone emotionally, often causing tenderness or sympathy.
    "His kind words touched everyone in the room."
  3. verb To mention or deal with a topic briefly, without going into full detail.
    "The report only touches on the causes of the delay."
  4. verb To concern or have relevance to someone or something.
    "This new policy touches every department in the company."

touch in a sentence

  • She reached out to touch the soft fabric.
  • Don't touch the wet paint.
  • His kind words touched everyone in the room.
  • I was deeply touched by the generosity of strangers.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

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: "She reached out to touch the soft fabric." 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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