Meaning of coup de foudre | Babel Free
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.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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