touché un point sensible

touched a nerve

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touched a nerve Often used figuratively when someone brings up a subject that causes a strong or uncomfortable reaction.
FR: Sa remarque a touché un point sensible.
EN: His remark touched a nerve.

J'ai touché un point sensible.

I touched a nerve.

— Running Man (2025)

On avait touché un point sensible.

We had touched a sore spot.

— Les Affranchis (1990)

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

Sami’s gift touched a sensitive spot for Layla.

Ai-je touché un point sensible ?

Have I touched a nerve?