French Word · Intermediate
couper
to cut, to clip, to trim
Pronunciation: /ku.pe/
Meaning
to cut, to clip, to trim
Example
J'ai besoin de me faire couper les cheveux.
I need to get my hair cut.
Practice tips
- Practice couper 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 word is for intermediate-level learners.