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avoir un coup de pompe

The French expression “avoir un coup de pompe” translates literally to “to be hit by the pump”.

English meaning:

  • to be drained
  • feel tired all of a sudden 

French meaning:

  • avoir un coup soudain de fatigue – to have a sudden feeling of tiredness

Example sentence:

  • Ça m’arrive d’avoir des coups de pompe quand je passe toute la journée au volant sur l’autoroute. I experience sudden tiredness when I spend all day at the wheel on the highway.

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David Issokson is a lifelong language learner and speaks over seven languages. Of all the languages he speaks, he's the most passionate about French! David has helped hundreds of students to improve their French in his private lessons. When not teaching or writing his French Word of the Day lessons, David enjoys his time skiing, hiking and mountain biking in Victor, Idaho.

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