A2 Idiom Informal

Avoir un coup de barre

To feel sudden tiredness

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Meaning

To experience a sudden and intense wave of fatigue.

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Cultural Background

The 'coup de barre' is often blamed on the heavy French lunch.

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Verb choice

Always use 'avoir' with this idiom.

Meaning

To experience a sudden and intense wave of fatigue.

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Verb choice

Always use 'avoir' with this idiom.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Après le repas, je ____ un coup de barre.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ai

The idiom uses the verb 'avoir'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

Après le repas, je ____ un coup de barre.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ai

The idiom uses the verb 'avoir'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is only for temporary fatigue.

Related Phrases

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Coup de pompe

synonym

Sudden fatigue

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