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
couper - French Definition & Examples