touché un point sensible

to hit a nerve

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to hit a nerve Used when someone says or does something that brings up a sensitive or emotional subject. The form changes with the subject and tense, such as « j'ai touché un point sensible » (I hit a nerve).

FR: Je crois que j'ai touché un point sensible.

EN: I think I hit a nerve.

On avait touché un point sensible.

We had touched a sore spot.

— Les Affranchis (1990)

Ai-je touché un point sensible ?

Have I touched a nerve?

J'ai touché un point sensible.

I touched a nerve.

— Running Man (2025)

Le cadeau de Sami a touché un point sensible auprès de Layla.

Sami’s gift touched a sensitive spot for Layla.