de plein fouet

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French

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /də plɛ̃ fwɛ/
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Adverb

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de plein fouet

  1. With a direct or harsh hit, harshly
    Le cyclone s’est abattu de plein fouet sur la côte.
    The hurricane hit the coast with full force.
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