Coup De Theatre Definition

ko͝o də tā-ätrə
coups de théâtre
noun
A surprising or startling turn in a drama.
Webster's New World
An unexpected and sensational event, especially one that reverses or negates a prevailing situation.
American Heritage
An action for sensational effect; theatrical action.
Webster's New World
Alternative spelling of coup de théâtre.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Coup De Theatre

Noun

Singular:
coup de theatre
Plural:
coups-de-thtre, coups de theatre

Origin of Coup De Theatre

  • French coup stroke de of théâtre theater

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from French coup de théâtre

    From Wiktionary

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