word
French
Coup de Grâce
koo duh GRAHS
/ˌkuː də ˈɡrɑːs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Coupdegrâce
Dictionary meaning
A final blow that ends suffering; a decisive finishing action.
History and origin
French
Examples
- The third goal in the final minute was the coup de grâce.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. 'Coup' = 'koo', 'de' = 'duh', 'grâce' = 'grahs'. Final 's' is silent.
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