French Idiom · Native
Un coup de gueule
A rant / An outburst / A strong complaint (informal)
Pronunciation: uhn COO duh GUEUL
Meaning
A sudden, strong expression of anger or dissatisfaction.
Example
Il a poussé un coup de gueule contre le service client.
He let out a rant against customer service.
Common mistakes & tips
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