French Conversation · Level 163
30 words
French word
touché
Pronunciation
IPA/tuʃe/
Meaning
- interjectiongood point
Example
Oui, touché, c'était un bon argument.
Yes, good point, that was a good argument.
More examples
Touché, tu as raison.
Touché, you're right.
Core concept
A clean strike in a debate that leaves the other side conceding a point.
Common phrases
oui, touché
Yes, good point
ah, touché
Ah, you got me
Similar words
bien vu: A brief acknowledgment of an accurate observation or point.
bien joué: A brief expression of praise for a skillful move or remark.
bravo: A brief cheer of praise for a job well done.
Definition in French
Sert à concéder qu'un argument d'autrui a porté, parfois sur un ton ironique ou amusé.
Word origin
Touché comes from French toucher, 'to touch', through the fencing call touché for a successful hit, later used figuratively for a telling argument.
Usage tips
- In French, touché has a clearly pronounced final vowel, and its tone can be playful or mildly ironic rather than purely formal.