2006-07-11 00:43:29 · 16 answers · asked by fluffycloud 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"Touche" comes from French and is used in fencing; it means "hit" and indicates that the point of a fencer's foil (sword) has made contact with the opponent.
It is usually an acknowledgement that someone has made a point in a discussion or argument.
2006-07-11 00:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by P. M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In its original sense, in fencing when your opponent touches you with his/her sword, you signal this event by declaring: "Touche". In a similar vein, if you are presenting an argument and someone makes a telling point against your position, you might say: "Touche", indicating "excellent point" or "you win".
2006-07-11 02:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you have encountered someone who has successfuly argued a point against you either with wit or logic or both, and you believe that person to be worthy of your respect, even if it is grudgingly given. Of course, if you said touché down the pub you'd probably get a clout around the earhole
2006-07-11 00:51:44 · answer #3 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When someone has said something you totally agree with,when they have touched a nerve,when you are in total simpatico mode with them when they have hit on the very thing you mean, or feel.
2006-07-11 00:51:53 · answer #4 · answered by Juliette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To say good point. It is a good way in a debate once you've been successfully argued against rather than descending into unintelligent insults you can concede the point with good grace and dignity
2006-07-18 02:15:08 · answer #5 · answered by mr_powers14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the leading hand in a cotest of any description and your opponent gets you with a move of outstanding ability instead of calling him/her a lucky b......... accept their brilliant move by saying "touche" Quite simply well done your quite a match for me.
2006-07-18 20:57:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you tell someone something (could be about how great you are, or how not great they are) and they reply with a suitable witty comment, touche should be used then.
2006-07-11 00:49:52 · answer #7 · answered by Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try saying "ouch", it means the same thing and probably avoids being accused of snobbery etc. Not that being a snob isn't a fine thing!
2006-07-11 01:07:21 · answer #8 · answered by Beebee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After scoring a hit in a fencing match (especially when it's a good hit!).
2006-07-11 00:48:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are James Thurber, you may use it when you have lopped someone's head off, with a sword.
2006-07-11 04:11:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋