coup de foudre
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| —n , pl coups de foudre | |
| a sudden and amazing action or event | |
| [literally: lightning flash] | |
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Coup de foudre
is always a great word to know.
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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| Main Entry: | coup de foudre |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | any sudden unforeseen event |
| Etymology: | F. lit. stroke of lightning |
| Usage: | pl coups de foudre |
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Word Origin & History
coup de foudre
1779, from Fr. coup de foudre, lit. "stroke of lightning," also "love at first sight" (see coup).
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