couper
/kupe/
1.
verbInf1st
to cut
to slice
to chop
to sever
Il a coupé le pain en tranches.
He cut the bread into slices.
Synonyms:trancher, découper, tailler
2.
verbInf1st
to cut off (a supply)
to turn off
to disconnect
Ils ont coupé l'électricité parce qu'on n'avait pas payé la facture.
They cut off the electricity because we hadn't paid the bill.
Synonyms:débrancher, déconnecter, interrompre
3.
verbInf1st
to interrupt (someone speaking)
to cut a broadcast or transmission
Ne me coupe pas la parole !
Don't cut me off! / Don't interrupt me!
Synonyms:interrompre
4.
verbInf1st
to shorten
to trim (hair, text, film)
Je vais me faire couper les cheveux demain.
I'm going to have my hair cut tomorrow.
Synonyms:raccourcir, tailler
