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What does Touché mean?
What does Touché mean?
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- English (US)
It means “good job, you have overcome me with your wit.”
People say it when another person responds with a good point that contradicts their original point.
Bob: Tim, you really should start working on running faster.
Tim: I can run faster than you, Bob.
Bob; Touché!
It comes from the sport of fencing, and I think literally means “touch” in French. To indicate that their opponent has successfully struck them.
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Touché is a French word meaning touched.
The word in English, touché, comes from the sport of fencing. In this sport two players use very light weight swords (foils, épés, or sabres) to try to "touch" each other with the swords. (Look for fencing videos on youtube). Each touch is a score. If you touch your opponent with your sword, he is supposed to say touché or touch.
If you say "touché" it means you agree that your opponent has scored a point or made a good point in an argument or debate or discussion.
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