coup de pouce /kˈudə-pˈus/ · noun · CEFR A2. French translation of "lift".

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Source term
lift
Translation
coup de pouce
CEFR Level
A2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article note: a regular/likely article is "la" for "coup de pouce". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form coup de pouce
Likely article la
Likely gender feminine
Regular/likely plural coup de pouces
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + la coup de pouce
Examples
C'est la coup de pouce.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

L'ascenseur de notre immeuble est encore en panne.

English: The lift in our building is broken again.

A2 · personalVehicles

Elle m'a conduit à la gare.

English: She gave me a lift to the station.

A2 · personalVehicles

Prenez l'ascenseur jusqu'au cinquième étage, s'il vous plaît.

English: Take the lift to the fifth floor, please.

A2 · personalVehicles

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