à couper le souffle

à couper le souffle
An adjective phrase is a group of words used to describe a noun (e.g., rouge foncé).
adjective phrase
1.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(incredible)
a. breathtaking
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Tu verras, la vue depuis le sommet est à couper le souffle !You'll see—the view from the top is breathtaking!
b. breathtakingly
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(adverb)
Le ciel étoilé en plein désert était d’une beauté à couper le souffle.The starry sky in the middle of the desert was breathtakingly beautiful.
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