coup
French → English
(physical) Blow: a physical impact caused by hitting someone or something; hit / strike
Le boxeur a reçu un coup violent au visage pendant le deuxième round.
(English) The boxer received a violent blow to the face during the second round.
Il a frappé trois coups à la porte pour signaler sa présence.
(English) He struck the door three times to signal his presence.
(ballistics) Shot: the discharge and sound of a firearm being triggered
Nous avons entendu un coup de feu retentir dans la forêt pendant la chasse.
(English) We heard a gunshot ring out in the forest during the hunt.
Le canon a tiré vingt et un coups pour célébrer la fête nationale.
(English) The cannon fired twenty-one shots to celebrate the national holiday.
(emotional) Shock: a sudden and unexpected event that causes distress or surprise
L'annonce de sa démission a été un coup de tonnerre pour toute l'entreprise.
(English) The announcement of his resignation was a bombshell for the entire company.
Elle a eu un coup de foudre pour cette maison dès la première visite.
(English) She fell in love at first sight with this house during the first visit.
Entry ID: fr:en:coup · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary