de plein fouet

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French[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /də plɛ̃ fwɛ/
  • (file)

Adverb[edit]

de plein fouet

  1. With a direct or harsh hit, harshly
    Le cyclone s’est abattu de plein fouet sur la côte.
    The hurricane hit the coast with full force.