coup

/ku/

1. General

nounmasculineSing

blow; hit; strike

impact; shock

Il a reçu un coup pendant le match de foot.

He got hit during the soccer match.

Synonyms:frappe, choc, impact

2. General

nounmasculineSing

a drink (informal)

On va boire un coup ce soir ?

Shall we go have a drink tonight?

Synonyms:verre

3. General

nounmasculineSing

a sudden action, move or operation (often planned or decisive)

a try; an attempt; a short effort

Ils ont monté un coup pour cambrioler la banque.

They hatched a plan to rob the bank.

Synonyms:manœuvre, tentative, attaque