coup de théâtre

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coup de thé·â·tre (k

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n. pl. coups de théâtre (k

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1. A sudden dramatic turn of events in a play.

2. An unexpected and sensational event, especially one that reverses or negates a prevailing situation.

[French : coup, stroke + de, of + théâtre, theater.]

coup de théâtre French [ku də teɑtrə]

n pl coups de théâtre [ku də teɑtrə]

1. (Performing Arts / Theatre) a dramatic turn of events, esp in a play

2. (Performing Arts / Theatre) a sensational device of stagecraft

3. (Performing Arts / Theatre) a stage success

[literally: stroke of the theatre]

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