English Explanatory Dictionary

coup de théâtre

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sudden or unexpected event in a play, pulled off by the author, the director, or even an actor.
  2. A theatrical trick or gesture, something staged for dramatic effect.

Pronunciation

/ˌkuː.də.teɪˈɑː.tɹə/

Word forms

coup de théâtre coups de théâtre coup de theatre

Etymology

Borrowed from French coup de théâtre.

Synonyms

twist
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