coup

• Nom désignant une prise de pouvoir soudaine, décisive et souvent violente contre un gouvernement, ou une action remarquable et réussie.

A noun referring to a sudden, decisive, and often violent seizure of power from a government, or a notable and successful action or achievement.

1. B2formalpolitical

   A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.

   Coup d'État

   • The military staged a coup against the elected government.
   • The country has been unstable since the failed coup.
   • International leaders condemned the coup and called for democracy.

   Synonymesoverthrowputschtakeover

2. Great achievementB2formal

   An unexpectedly successful or brilliant achievement.

   exploit réussi

   • Winning the contract was a major coup for the small company.
   • Her discovery was a scientific coup that changed the field.
   • Signing the famous actor was a real coup for the film festival.

   Synonymesachievementexploitfeatmasterstrokesuccesstour de forcetriumph