What language is le coup de foudre?

The common French idiomatic expression le coup de foudre, pronounced coo d(eu) foodr(eu), is a common weather term for extreme mauvais temps ("bad weather"): a bolt or flash of lightning, or a thunderbolt.
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What does le coup de foudre mean in English?

Definition of coup de foudre

: an astonishing occurrence especially : overwhelming love at first sight.
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Is le coup de foudre based on true story?

“Le Coup de Foudre” is based on the novel “I Don't Like This World, I Only Like You” in which the author Qiao Yi recounts anecdotes from her own life with her husband.
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How do you pronounce le coup de foudre?

noun, plural coups de fou·dre [kooduh -foo-druh].
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How do you use coup de foudre in a sentence?

'They met through mutual friends at a party in London and it was a coup de foudre. ' 'Had it not been for Victoria's coup de foudre or instant infatuation, she probably would have married someone with a more prestigious or powerful background. '
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Le coup de FOUDRE, c'est quoi ?



What does clap of thunder mean in French love?

Literally: To have a thunder-clap. Actually: To fall in love at first sight.
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What is a coup de tete?

noun. header [noun] (in football) the act of hitting the ball with the head.
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Who makes coup de foudre wine?

Coup de Foudre Winery is the latest John Schwartz invention to hit the shelves and it features a new winemaker, Kent Jarman, who originally hailed from Southwestern Louisiana.
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What is the meaning of coup de main?

Definition of coup de main

: a sudden attack in force.
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What is le coup de foudre drama about?

Story about a pair of lovers from their high school to adult life. Based on the Chinese novel "I Don't Like This World, I Only Like You" by Qiao Yi. Zhao Qiao Yi and Yan Mo are classmates in high school. One is a bad student and the other a top student.
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What does Thunder symbolize in France?

It is not a coincidence that thunder was chosen as a symbol of people's will. At that time science was developing rapidly, and the French Revolution was so close to science that it was called "scientist's revolution".
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Where can I watch le coup de foudre?

Watch Le Coup de Foudre | Netflix.
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Is coup d'état French?

The term comes from French coup d'État, literally meaning a 'stroke of state' or 'blow of state'. In French, the word État (French: [eta]) is capitalized when it denotes a sovereign political entity.
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What is the literal translation of coup d état?

The term coup d'état comes from French and literally means “stroke of state.” Due to its French origin, the final p in coup and the final t in état are not pronounced. The word coup is often used as a shortening of coup d'état.
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What does coup de grace mean in French?

Borrowed directly from French and first appearing in English at the end of the 17th century, coup de grâce (also sometimes styled without the circumflex as coup de grace) translates literally as "stroke of grace" or "blow of mercy," and originally referred to a mercy killing, or to the act of putting to death a person ...
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What is the meaning of Foudre?

noun, plural fou·dres [foo-druh]. French. a large cask for maturing, storing, and transporting wine.
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What is a foudre in wine making?

A foudre is a large wooden vat, popular in France's Rhône Valley, significantly larger than typical oak barrels, often with the capacity to hold more than a thousand litres of wine. Using a larger vat or barrel than a typical barrique means there is less wine to wood exposure, meaning less obvious wood or oak flavours.
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How do you flirt in French?

11 Phrases To Flirt in France
  1. Excuse-moi, tu as l'heure ? Excuse me, do you have the time?
  2. Pardon, tu aurais du feu/une cigarette ? ...
  3. Tu es avec quelqu'un ? ...
  4. Tu veux (aller) boire un verre ? ...
  5. Je peux t'offrir un verre ? ...
  6. Tu viens souvent ici ? ...
  7. Tu veux aller faire un tour ? ...
  8. On pourrait peut être aller…
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Is MEUF derogatory?

According to some sources it was invented in the 90s. Sometimes it is considered derogatory but it certainly isn't always intended to be. Nevertheless, it's probably best to play it safe with who you use it around.
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How do you say romantic words in French?

Let's look at a bunch of different phrases for “I love you” in French.
  1. Je t'aime bien – I like you. ...
  2. Je t'aime – I love you. ...
  3. Je suis amoureux/amoureuse de toi – I am in love with you. ...
  4. Je t'aime beaucoup – You mean a lot to me. ...
  5. Je t'aime pour toujours – I love you forever.
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