French Expression · Intermediate
Un coup de mou
A dip in energy / A low point
Pronunciation: un koo de MOO
Meaning
A moment of sudden fatigue, low energy, or lack of motivation.
Example
Après le déjeuner, j'ai toujours un petit coup de mou.
After lunch, I always have a little dip in energy.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Un coup de mou 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.