French Expression · Advanced
Le coup de foudre
Love at first sight / A sudden strong attraction
Pronunciation: luh koo duh FOO-druh
Meaning
A sudden and intense romantic attraction between two people.
Example
C'était le coup de foudre quand ils se sont rencontrés.
It was love at first sight when they met.
Practice tips
- Practice Le coup de foudre 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 advanced-level learners.