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    Coup (en. Cut)

    /ku/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of striking with force.
    He punched the punching bag.
    Il a donné un coup de poing au sac de frappe.
    Sudden and often unforeseen action.
    The twist of fate surprised all the spectators.
    Le coup de théâtre a surpris tous les spectateurs.
    A maneuver aimed at overthrowing an authority.
    The coup changed the government.
    Le coup d'État a changé le gouvernement.
    verb
    To provoke an impact or shock.
    He cut the bottle on the table.
    Il a coupu la bouteille sur la table.

    Etymology

    Of ancient origin, derived from the Latin 'culpa' meaning 'guilt' or 'fault'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    love at first sight
    Sudden and intense love.
    coup de foudre
    a quick glance
    Quick look.
    coup d'œil
    to pull off a trick
    To carry out an action with skill.
    faire un coup

    Related Words

    guilty
    One who has committed a fault or a crime.
    coupable
    cut
    Action of cutting; interruption.
    coupure
    to cut
    To divide into two or more parts.
    couper

    Slang Meanings

    Publicity stunt
    This ad is a real publicity stunt for their product.
    Cette annonce est un vrai coup de pub pour leur produit.
    A risky gamble
    It's a risky gamble, but potentially rewarding.
    C'est un coup de poker, risqué mais potentiellement payant.