coup de foudre

love at first sight

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love at first sight Literally means a lightning strike or bolt of lightning. It can also be used for a sudden crush or instant attraction.
FR: Quand je l’ai vue, c’était un vrai coup de foudre.
EN: When I saw her, it was love at first sight.

Vous croyez au coup de foudre?

Do you believe in love at first sight?

Un coup de foudre!

Love at first sight!

— Rebecca (1940)

Crois-tu au coup de foudre?

Do you believe in love at first sight?

C’était un coup de foudre.

It was love at first sight.