coup de théâtre
noun [C] /ˌkuː.də.teɪˈɑː.trə/ (plural coups de théâtre /ˌkuː.də.teɪˈɑː.trə / )Definition
› a sudden and surprising event, especially in a play: There's a brilliant coup de théâtre at the end of the play.Foreign words and phrases used in EnglishParts of plays, shows and films
(Definition of coup de théâtre noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
© Cambridge University Press)
Browse related topics
You are looking at an entry to do with Cinema & theatre: parts of plays, shows & films, but you might be interested in these topics from the Entertainment topic area:
- Carnival, fairground & circus
- Cinema & theatre: acting, rehearsing & performing
- Cinema & theatre: actors & performers
- Cinema & theatre: casting, roles & scripts
- Cinema & theatre: people who work in cinemas & theatres
- Cinema & theatre: production, direction & recording
- Cinema - general words
- Cinema ratings & types of film
- Dance & choreography
- Entertainers in general
- Humour & humorous
- Lacking humour
- Theatre - general words
- Theatre auditorium & front-of-house
- Theatres, cinemas & their parts
- Types of film, play, book etc.
Browse the Dictionary
Browse the Thesaurus
SMART Thesaurus
Synonyms and related words:
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Our dictionaries
Word of the Day
be under a cloud
to not be trusted or popular because people think you have done something bad
Blog
Read our blog about how the English language behaves.
New Words
Find words and meanings that have just started to be used in English, and let us know what you think of them.
