How to Say ‘Suddenly!’ in French
D'un coup !
d uhn koo
[d uhn koo]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally “in one go.” Means “all of a sudden / suddenly.” Very common in spoken French.
🇫🇷 In France: This phrase adds drama, which suits excited football storytelling perfectly.
Phrase Breakdown
D'
[d]
of / from
Shortened form of 'de' before a vowel; here it is part of the fixed expression 'd'un coup'.
Dans "D'", on commence une expression qui indique la soudaineté.
In "D'," we begin an expression that indicates suddenness.
un
[uhn]
a / one
An indefinite article or the number one; here it is part of a set phrase.
Dans "un", on complète l'expression figée "d'un coup".
In "un," we complete the fixed expression "d'un coup."
coup
[koo]
suddenly / all at once
In the expression 'd'un coup', it means suddenly or all at once.
Le mot "coup" sert ici à exprimer une réaction brusque devant l'écran.
The word "coup" here is used to express a sudden reaction in front of the screen.
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