touché

This is the 628th most frequent French word.


touché

Acknowledgment of a valid or clever point made in an argument or discussion.


Here, 'touché' is used in a figurative sense to express an emotional impact.

Je suis touché par ton geste.

I am touched by your gesture.


In this context, 'touché' denotes a physical contact or hit.

Le joueur a été touché par le ballon.

The player was hit by the ball.


Here, 'touché' is an expression acknowledging a valid or strong point made in a debate or argument.

Touché! Tu as gagné cet argument.

Touché! You won this argument.