In épée, that means any touch anywhere. When both lights go off in épée, they both get the point! In foil and sabre, it's only on a touch made on a lame (foil/sabre), or mask (sabre only). Yellow (white) indicates an off-target touch in foil or a fault in both foil and sabre.

What is the épée used for?

Épée, blunted sword developed in the 19th century for use in fencing practice and competition. The épée was patterned after the épée du combat, the standard dueling sword of its day.

What sword does a foil represent?

Foil matches are meant to symbolize lethal attacks, which makes this event one of the most technical. Unlike the saber, points can only be scored by getting the tip of the weapon in the target zone, which is limited to the torso, or the location of a person's vital organs.