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torche

torch

noun TORSH Rare
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Origin: Old French torche, from Vulgar Latin torca (twisted tow)

Also means

flashlight (handheld)

Usage Note

Torche can refer to a burning torch in historical or ceremonial contexts and, in everyday modern French, to a handheld electric flashlight (une torche électrique). The Olympic torch is la torche olympique. It differs from lampe de poche which is also common for 'torch/flashlight'.

Examples

"Il a allumé sa torche dans l'obscurité."

Natural Translation

He switched on his torch in the darkness.

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