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Definition of coup de théâtre noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

coup de théâtre

noun
 
/ˌkuː də teɪˈɑːtrə/
 
/ˌkuː də teɪˈɑːtrə/
(plural coups de théâtre
 
/ˌkuː də teɪˈɑːtrə/
 
/ˌkuː də teɪˈɑːtrə/
)
(from French)
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  1. something very dramatic and surprising that happens, especially in a playTopics Film and theatrec2
  2. a play, show, etc. which is very successfulTopics Film and theatrec2
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