coup de théâtre

Definition

Theater

• (French: stroke of the theater) An unexpected turn in a drama producinga sensational effect; an astonishing piece of stagecraft; or an enormoustheatrical success. More generally, the phrase is used of anythingplanned for effect, such as a dramatic political intervention, etc.

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Contexts for “coup de théâtre”

1 definition in context
• Theater