Touching event?

EPEE

This fencing blade’s name sounds like a moment of connection in French.

This clue plays on the double meaning of "touching." In fencing, an epee is a sword where scoring happens when the tip touches the opponent—so it’s literally a "touching" event. The question mark hints at the wordplay, suggesting you shouldn’t take the clue too literally but think of sports or activities where "touching" is key.