French Expression · Intermediate
coup de balai
clean sweep
Pronunciation: /ku d(ə) ba.lɛ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "clean sweep".
Example
passer un coup de balai, donner un coup de balai
to sweep the floor
Practice tips
- Practice coup de balai out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.