What is a COUP D’ETAT? – COUP D’ETAT in a Sentence

What is a COUP D’ETAT? – COUP D’ETAT in a Sentence

This video clearly answers the question: “What is a COUP D’ETAT?” Through the use of 3 pictures and associated sentence examples, you will see how to use the phrase COUP D’ETAT accurately. A pronunciation guide is also given.

Take a moment to focus on the picture, then read the sentence example and listen also the native English speaker pronounce it. A strong association will form in your mind and you will easily remember the definition and meaning when you see COUP D’ETAT in a sentence.

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COUP D’ETAT comes from the French COUP D’ÉTAT (with an acute accent on the é) and literally means “stroke of the state”.

In modern language it refers to a sudden, violent overthrow of a government, often by the armed forces.

It is frequently abbreviated to just COUP.

The pronunciation is: KOO-deh-ta

Let’s examine 3 famous coups in history . . .

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The bloodless Coup of 18 Brumaire* brought General Napoleon Bonaparte to power as First Consul of France.

*according to the French Republican calendar corresponding to November 9-10, 1799

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On July 18, 1936, General Francisco Franco launched a coup d’etat which initially was only partially successful, giving him control of one-third of Spain.

Note: A bloody 3-year civil war followed after which he gained victory and ruled as dictator of Spain until his death in 1975.

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A coup d’etat in Chile in 1973 was led by Augusto Pinochet, a military officer. Thus began what would become a 17-year dictatorial reign.

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So remember, the meaning of the phrase COUP D’ETAT is:
a sudden, violent overthrow of a government, often by the armed forces.

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