"coup de théâtre" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˌkuː.də.teɪˈɑː.tɹə/ Forms: coups de théâtre [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from French coup de théâtre. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|coup de théâtre}} French coup de théâtre Head templates: {{en-noun|coups de théâtre|nolinkhead=1}} coup de théâtre (plural coups de théâtre)
  1. A sudden or unexpected event in a play, pulled off by the author, the director, or even an actor. Synonyms: twist, coup de theatre
    Sense id: en-coup_de_théâtre-en-noun-wu81g2-N Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 87 13
  2. A theatrical trick or gesture, something staged for dramatic effect.
    Sense id: en-coup_de_théâtre-en-noun-LBWZ8Qzl

Noun [French]

IPA: /ku d(ə) te.atʁ/, /ku d(ə) te.ɑtʁ/ Forms: coups de théâtre [plural]
Head templates: {{fr-noun|m}} coup de théâtre m (plural coups de théâtre)
  1. coup de théâtre, twist, plot twist Tags: masculine Synonyms: rebondissement
    Sense id: en-coup_de_théâtre-fr-noun-H4DntP9Y Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header

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