das Coupé
Translation
coupé, coupe
Examples
Er fährt ein sportliches Coupé.
He drives a sporty coupé.
Ein Coupé hat normalerweise zwei Türen.
A coupé usually has two doors.
Grammar Patterns
to drive ((sth.)) He drives a sporty coupé.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zweitürer (two-door car)
Etymology
From French 'coupé', the past participle of 'couper' (to cut), originally referring to a carriage that was 'cut' short.
Memory Tips
Think of a car that has been 'cut' to be smaller and sportier. The word is an internationalism. Remember the neuter article: 'das' Coupé.