Touche Meaning in English
word
ˈtuʃ
TOOSH
tuˈʃeɪ
too-SHAY
Definition
Used to admit that someone made a clever or valid point in an argument, often after they prove you wrong or counter your argument sharply.
Usage & Nuances
French origin, used mainly in witty debates, informal or humorous situations. Common after someone lands a clever comeback. Pronounced 'too-shay'.
Spanish: toché - bien dichoPortuguese (BR): toque - mandou bem - bem observadoPortuguese (PT): toque - bem dito - bem observadoChinese (Simplified): 说得好 - 一针见血Chinese (Traditional): 說得好 - 一針見血Hindi: ठीक पकड़ा - सही कहाArabic: أصبت - أحسنت القولBengali: ঘরানো (আলোচনার পর বিটকেলে মন্তব্যে স্বীকৃতি) - তুশে (ফরাসি উচ্চারণ অনুসারে, বাংলা কথোপকথনে)Russian: тушеJapanese: トゥシェVietnamese: toucheKorean: 투셰Turkish: toucheUrdu: توچےIndonesian: touche
Example Sentences
You got me there. Touche!
basic
He finished the argument with a clever joke. Touche.
basic
She responded so fast—touche!
basic
Haha, okay, touche. You win this round.
natural
Whenever my brother proves me wrong, he just says 'touche' with a smile.
natural
She had the perfect comeback to my tease—touche!
natural