Coupent (en. Cut)

/ku.pɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To divide something into pieces using a sharp instrument.

They cut the bread into slices.

Ils coupent le pain en tranches.

To interrupt the course of something.

The protesters are blocking traffic.

Les manifestants coupent la circulation.

To remove parts of a plant or tree.

They cut the dead branches of the tree.

Ils coupent les branches mortes de l'arbre.

Comes from the Latin verb 'caedere' which means 'to cut'.

takes your breath away

To amaze or dazzle someone.

coupent le souffle

cuts someone off

To interrupt someone who is speaking.

coupent la parole

cuts the grass from under someone's feet

To outpace someone, to take a lead.

coupent l'herbe sous le pied

cut

The action indicated by the verb 'cut'.

couper

cut

An act of cutting, often used for specific objects.

coupe

blow

An act of cutting or a violent impact.

coup

Cut short

When he saw the situation, he cut the conversation short.

Quand il a vu la situation, il a coupé court à la conversation.

Whistle blow

He blew the whistle to stop the match.

Il a donné un coup de sifflet pour arrêter le match.