The spelling of the French word "touchette" is interesting as it includes phonemes that aren't typically found in English. The word is pronounced tʊʃɛt and represents a small touch or tap, often used in fencing or other sports. The IPA transcription includes the use of a voiced palato-alveolar affricate /ʒ/, which is similar to the "j" sound in English words like "jam" or "giraffe". The use of the accented "e" indicates that the letter should be pronounced as an open e sound /ɛ/.
The word "touchette" is of French origin. It comes from the verb "toucher", which means "to touch" in English. "Touchette" is the diminutive form of "toucher" and can be loosely translated as "little touch" or "small touch" in English. It is derived from the Old French word "touchier", which has Latin roots.