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Meaning of coup de théâtre

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

coup de théâtre

Pronunciation:/ˌkuː.də.teɪˈɑː.tɹə/

noun

Definitions

  1. A sudden or unexpected event in a play, pulled off by the author, the director, or even an actor.

    Synonyms:twist

  2. A theatrical trick or gesture, something staged for dramatic effect.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/coup%20de%20th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre

Related words

stage playdramaticuleplot twisttableaudramatic ironyspectaclescène à faire