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coup d'essai

[ koo de-se ]

noun

, French.
, plural coups d'es·sai [koo de-, se].
  1. a first attempt.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of coup d'essai1

Literally, “trial stroke”

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Example Sentences

I shall also observe to you, that I am well aware this offer is not your premier coup dessai, or first trial.

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