coup de thé·â·tre (k  d t -ä tr)n. pl. coups de théâtre (k ) 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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