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Meaning of coup de foudre | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A sudden unexpected event, especially an emotional one; love at first sight.

Equivalents

Français coup de foudre

Examples

“The encounter with Laura that Good Friday was a coup de foudre, and for the rest of his life he was to adore her, mostly from afar.”

“They immediately fell madly in love. A lightning bolt. Coup de foudre.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

coup de grâce coup de main coup de maitre coup de savate coup de théâtre coup stick