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touching

/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/

touching down

touching off

touching on

touching up

touchingnoun

touchings

Translations

toucherSens du sens ou de la perception tactile.

The touching of the soft fabric was soothing to her skin.

Le toucher du tissu doux était apaisant pour sa peau.

contactSens concret : fait d’entrer en contact physique.

The touching of the sculpture was prohibited to preserve its delicate surface.

Le contact avec la sculpture était interdit afin de préserver sa surface délicate.

Definitions

The act or process of coming into physical contact with something.

The touching of the sculpture was prohibited to preserve its delicate surface.

A sensation or feeling of physical contact.

The touching of the soft fabric was soothing to her skin.

Synonyms

touching (the act)

touchingadjective

more touching

Comp.

most touching

Super.

/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/

Translations

touchant

The touching story of the orphan moved everyone to tears.

L’histoire touchante de l’orphelin a ému tout le monde aux larmes.

Definitions

Arousing strong feelings of sympathy, appreciation, or emotion.

The touching story of the orphan moved everyone to tears.

Synonyms

touchingpreposition

Archaic/formal use meaning "concerning" or "regarding"

Translations

concernantLangue soutenue ou administrative.

Touching your proposal, we will reach a decision next week.

Concernant votre proposition, nous prendrons une décision la semaine prochaine.

Definitions

Concerning; with regard to.

Touching your proposal, we will reach a decision next week.

touchverb

touching

Gerund

touched

Past Simple

touched

Past Participle

touching

Gerund

/tʌtʃ/

Translations

atteindre

Temperatures touched 40 degrees Celsius during the heatwave.

Les températures ont atteint 40 degrés Celsius pendant la canicule.

toucher

She reached out to touch the soft fabric of the dress.

Elle a tendu la main pour toucher le tissu doux de la robe.

aborderPour un sujet, une question ou un point précis.

The report did not touch on the recent developments in the case.

Le rapport n'aborde pas les récents développements de l'affaire.

Additional translations

traiterPour un sujet ou un problème.

émouvoirEmploi figuré ; plus naturel que « toucher » dans certains contextes.

Definitions

To come into or be in contact with something.

She reached out to touch the soft fabric of the dress.

To affect or move someone emotionally.

The heartfelt speech touched everyone in the audience.

To deal with or address a subject or issue.

The report did not touch on the recent developments in the case.

To influence or have an impact on something.

The new policy will touch many aspects of the company's operations.

To reach or attain (a particular level, point, or state).

Temperatures touched 40 degrees Celsius during the heatwave.

Synonyms

touchnoun

Definitions

The act or instance of coming into contact with something.

The gentle touch of the fabric was soothing to her skin.

A small amount or degree of something.

The dish needed just a touch of salt to enhance the flavor.

A distinctive or personal quality or characteristic.

The artist's touch was evident in every brushstroke of the painting.

A physical sensation or feeling experienced through the skin.

He felt a cold touch on his shoulder and turned around quickly.

A light stroke or tap.

With a touch of the button, the machine sprang to life.

touchadjective

Definitions

Designed to respond to or be operated by physical contact.

Many modern laptops have a touch screen interface.