coup bas

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ku ba/ ~ /ku bɑ/

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Noun

coup bas m (plural coups bas)

1. (combat sports) blow below the belt, low blow (unfair or illegal blow that lands below the opponent’s waist)

   Synonym: coup en dessous de la ceinture

2. (figuratively) low blow, cheap shot (any attack that is considered unfair or unscrupulous)

   Synonym: coup en dessous de la ceinture