French Expression · Intermediate
Un coup de cœur
A favorite / A crush / A strong liking
Pronunciation: uh koo duh KUR
Meaning
A strong and sudden liking or affection for something (a place, an object) or someone (a crush).
Example
Ce petit café est un vrai coup de cœur pour moi.
This little café is a real favorite for me.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Un coup de cœur 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.