contact

• Nom désignant l'état ou la condition d'être en communication ou en relation physique avec quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ainsi que l'action d'entrer en relation.

A noun referring to the state or condition of being in communication or physical touch with someone or something.

1. A2formal

   The state of being in communication with someone.

   Contact (communication)

   • We have been in contact with the client all week.
   • She lost contact with her childhood friend.
   • Please make contact with the office as soon as possible.

   Synonymesassociationcommunicationconnectiontouch

   Antonymesdisconnectionisolationseparation

2. Physical touchA2formal

   The state of physically touching something or someone.

   Contact physique

   • The two surfaces came into contact.
   • Avoid direct contact with the chemical.
   • The doctor advised skin-to-skin contact with the baby.

   Synonymescontiguitytangencytouch

   Antonymesdetachmentdisconnectiondistanceseparation

3. Person (connection)B1informal

   A person you know who can help you or provide information.

   Contact (personne-ressource)

   • He has a contact in the publishing industry.
   • She used her contacts to get the job.
   • I have a contact who can fix your car cheaply.

   Synonymesacquaintanceconnectionsource

4. Electrical connectionB2formaltechnical

   A device or point that allows electrical current to flow.

   Contact électrique

   • Check the electrical contacts for corrosion.
   • The switch has a faulty contact.
   • Make sure the contacts are clean before connecting the wires.

   Synonymesconnectionjunctionterminal

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'établir une communication ou d'entrer en relation avec quelqu'un, généralement par téléphone, par courriel ou en personne.

A verb used to indicate the act of getting in touch or communicating with someone, typically by phone, email, or in person.

1. Get in touchA2formal

   To communicate with someone, typically by phone, email, or in person.

   contacter

   • Please contact the office for more information.
   • She contacted her lawyer about the contract.
   • I will contact you as soon as I have the results.

   Synonymesapproachcallemailnotifyphonereachwrite

2. Reach outB1informal

   To make an effort to communicate with someone, especially for help or support.

   Contacter (pour obtenir de l'aide ou du soutien)

   • He contacted his old friend after many years.
   • They contacted the support team for assistance.
   • You should contact the police if you see anything suspicious.

   Synonymesapproachget hold ofget in touchreach outtouch base

   Antonymesavoidignoreshun