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    Coupaient (en. Were cutting)

    /kupe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of sectioning something.
    They were cutting the paper into small pieces.
    Ils coupaient le papier en petits morceaux.
    To make something shorter or less extensive.
    They were cutting the branches of the tree.
    Ils coupaient les branches de l'arbre.
    To interrupt something, to put an end to.
    They were cutting off the speakers.
    Ils coupaient la parole aux intervenants.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'couper', of Latin origin 'caupare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    burn bridges
    To end a relationship.
    couper les ponts
    cut short
    To interrupt something quickly.
    couper court
    shear the wool from the back
    To take advantage of someone.
    couper la laine sur le dos

    Related Words

    cut
    Action or result of cutting.
    coupe
    cut-off
    An interruption, injury, or section of a material.
    coupure
    small cut
    A small cut piece.
    coupeau

    Slang Meanings

    To cut short a discussion.
    He cut short the discussion as usual.
    Il a coupé court à la discussion comme d'habitude.
    To split hairs.
    Don't be too complicated, don't try to split hairs.
    Ne sois pas trop compliqué, n'essaie pas de couper les cheveux en quatre.