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Language is constantly redefined by use. In this case, the term ' coup d'état' comes from French, and the French plural is ' coups d'état'. However the term is now in common English usage. In most instances of English usage, the French plural is maintained. However, particularly in the US, the term ' coup d'états' has crept in, no doubt initially by English language speakers who have no understanding of French. This form has therefore become acceptable, in a limited way, e.g. in Webster's Dictionary.
Also creeping in is 'coup d'etat' without the accent - for similar reasons - English speakers have little understanding of the importance of accents in French.
The question of acceptability is of course debatable: is it acceptable when it is only used in 10 percent of publications in the US? 50 per cent? And furthermore highly personal and debatable. Why do we (me included) get so upset by changes in use of language, I wonder?
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Use coup d' etat in a sentence?
My sentence is: cou d' etat is a French sentance. Also: You wrote a sentence using it in your question
What is the value of a 1935 D US 1 dollar bill?
The banner across its top and the blue seal indicate it's a silver certificate, a form of paper money that was discontinued in the 1960s. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1935 D US 1 dollar silver certificate?" for detailed information.
What is the value of a 1934 D US 5 dollar bill with a blue seal?
The blue seal indicates that your bill is a silver certificate, a form of paper money issued until the early 1960s. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1934 D US 5 dollar silver certificate?" for more information.
What is a backwards d?
A b is a backwards d. ..
What is value of 1944 D over D penny?
About 1.50
What is the end of the word meaning stroke of state coup d'?
coup d' etat
What are the causes of coup d etat?
A coup d'état is the sudden and illegal seizure of a government.
Use coup d' etat in a sentence?
My sentence is: cou d' etat is a French sentance. Also: You wrote a sentence using it in your question
What is the term for a forced change in government?
The term that for a forced change in government is "coup d' etat" other whys known as "coup"
What was one of napoleons first move after the coup d etat was to make peace with the oldest enemy of the revolution?
dutch
What french term describes Napoleon's swift overthrow of government in 1799?
coup d' etat (KOO day TAH)
Why did Romans hate there king in 509 bc?
The last king, Tarquinius Priscus, had seized power with a coup d' etat and was a tyrant.
What political group did Napoleon overthrow in a coup d' etat?
Directory as they were failing in France whilst Napoleon was in Egypt. He came back and started a Coup and he became the First Consul!
What happens in coup d'etat?
In a coup d' etat, or coup, an established and organized group, most often the milatary, forcefully deposes the current leader in order to assume political leadership. ALS "An organized group suddenly and forcefully assumes leadership."
What happens in a coup d'etat?
In a coup d' etat, or coup, an established and organized group, most often the milatary, forcefully deposes the current leader in order to assume political leadership. ALS "An organized group suddenly and forcefully assumes leadership."
What is a sentence for coup d' etat?
"knock the state", but it is used in speech to mean an upheavel or over-throwing of a government.
How many syllables does the word coup d'etat have?
Three syllables. However, it is NOT one word, but a French language phrase, of three words, which translates into English as 'Blow( or Strike) of State'. 'Coup' = Blow/Strike/Hit' d' = de = of Etat = State. In effect it means a sudden and often violent change of government in a given country. In everyday language it is often reduced to 'coup'; pronounced as 'coo'.
