coup de dés

Definitions of coup de dés
  1. noun
    the act of throwing dice
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    type of:
    coup, jet
    casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
  2. noun
    a risky act or venture
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    types:
    aventure, entreprise téméraire
    a venture that involves great risk but promises great rewards
    type of:
    danger
    a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
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