French Expression · Intermediate
Un coup de pouce
A helping hand / A boost / A little help
Pronunciation: uhn COO duh POOS
Meaning
A small act of assistance or encouragement.
Example
J'ai eu besoin d'un coup de pouce pour déménager.
I needed a helping hand to move.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Un coup de pouce 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.