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

Singular:

coup de theatre

Plural:

coups-de-thtre, coups 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

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