No. 2,455 in French
touchant
Touching; moving; emotionally affecting.
In a sentence
Son discours était très touchant.
His speech was very touching.
Here, "touchant" describes the emotional impact of the speech, emphasizing its affective quality.
Ce film raconte une histoire vraiment touchante.
This movie tells a truly touching story.
In this sentence, "touchant" modifies the noun "histoire," conveying that the story evokes emotional sentiments.
L'artiste a créé une oeuvre touchante qui transmet beaucoup de sentiments.
The artist created a touching piece of art that conveys many feelings.
Here, "touchante" characterizes the artwork, indicating its ability to emotionally move the observer.
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