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touching

UK
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
touching down
touching off
touching on
touching up

Translations

touchingnoun
touchings
pl
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.
Synonyms
sensation
touch
contact
contacting
touching (the act)
brush
tap
stroke
feel
feeling
touchingadjective
more touching
Comp.
most touching
Super.
UK
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
The touching story of the orphan moved everyone to tears.
L’histoire touchante de l’orphelin a ému tout le monde aux larmes.
Synonyms
stirring
poignant
emotional
moving
heartfelt
affecting
touchingpreposition
Archaic/formal use meaning "concerning" or "regarding"
concernantLangue soutenue ou administrative.
Touching your proposal, we will reach a decision next week.
Concernant votre proposition, nous prendrons une décision la semaine prochaine.
touchverb

touching

Gerund

touched
Past Simple
touched
Past Participle
touching
Gerund
UK
/tʌtʃ/
US
/tʌtʃ/
Temperatures touched 40 degrees Celsius during the heatwave.
Les températures ont atteint 40 degrés Celsius pendant la canicule.
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.
Synonyms
stroke
press
poke
nudge
contact
tap
hit
pat
brush
feel

Definitions

touchingnoun
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.
touchingadjective
Arousing strong feelings of sympathy, appreciation, or emotion.
The touching story of the orphan moved everyone to tears.
touchingpreposition
Concerning; with regard to.
Touching your proposal, we will reach a decision next week.
touchverb
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.
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