Coup de foudre

literally: "Stroke of lightning" or "Strike of thunder".

From the french, pronounced: "koo de foodre".

(idiomatic) A sudden overwhelming feeling of love for somebody. Used in the context of love at first sight

- When I met Jess, it was the Coup de foudre!

- I had a Coup de foudre when I saw you

by stroke of lightning August 21, 2009