Coupées (en. Cut)

/ku.pe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Pieces sliced from an object or surface.
The cuts of meat are tasty.
Les coupes de viande sont savoureuses.
Parts of a work that have been removed or altered.
The cuts in the original film were necessary for the final edit.
Les coupées dans le film original étaient nécessaires pour le montage final.

Etymology

From the verb 'to cut', coming from Latin 'coʊpāre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blunt cut
A clean cut without flaws.
coupée franche
clean cuts
Indicates precise and neat sections.
coupées nettes

Related Words

to cut
Verb meaning to divide or separate something.
couper
blow
The action of striking or interrupting.
coup
cut
The act of cutting or an interruption.
coupure

Slang Meanings

Pieces of something referring to a difficult situation.
After the breakup, he had to pick up his emotional cuts.
Après la rupture, il a dû ramasser ses coupées émotionnelles.
A particular style of haircut.
She decided to change her look with bold cuts.
Elle a décidé de changer de look avec des coupées audacieuses.