French Expression · Intermediate
du coup
so / as a result
Pronunciation: doo KOO
Meaning
A filler phrase used constantly in spoken French to mean 'so' or 'and so'.
Example
Du coup, on y va?
So, shall we go?
Synonyms
donc, alors
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice du coup out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.