contact

/kɔ̃.takt/

1. General

nounmasculine

a person you know or can approach for information, help or business; an entry in a contacts list (phone, messaging app)

Je t'envoie son contact par WhatsApp tout de suite.

I'm sending you his contact via WhatsApp right now.

Synonyms:connaissance, relation, coordonnées

2. General

nounmasculine

physical touch; contact between bodies or surfaces

Évite tout contact avec la substance, ça peut brûler la peau.

Avoid any contact with the substance, it can burn the skin.

Synonyms:toucher

4. General

nounmasculine

the ignition or electrical contact of a vehicle (turning the contact on/off)

Il a coupé le contact et il est sorti de la voiture.

He switched off the ignition and got out of the car.

Synonyms:allumage, interrupteur

3. General

nounmasculine

communication or connection established with someone or an organization (making or keeping contact)

J'ai pris contact avec le service client pour signaler le problème.

I got in touch with customer service to report the problem.

Synonyms:prise de contact, communication, liaison