Meaning of coup d'œil | Babel Free
ˈku deɪDefinitions
- A glimpse, a glance; the ability, especially of a military officer, to understand much at a glance.
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Alternative spelling of coup d'oeil. alt-of, alternative
Equivalents
Français
Coup d'oeil
Examples
“The royal party had dined in the greenhouse, the coup d'œil of which was as striking as it was new. Vast stands of the most costly exotics reached to the glass roof, which was partly covered by a luxuriant vine, or by a small scarlet creeper.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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