Coupé

A coupé (from the French for "cut") or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. The style is generally used for sportier models in a manufacturer's range. In the 19th century, a coupé was a carriage with two doors enclosing seating for two with an exposed area on the front for a driver.

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French - Car - 19th century

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In recent times it has become very common for a coupe's roof to slope down at the back in a shallow 'streamlined' fashion. This is sometimes called a 'fastback' design.

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Streamlined - Fastback

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Speakers of American English pronounce the word as "coop" ({{IPA2|ku?p}}) and spell it without an accent. In Europe and the UK, the original French spelling and a semi-French pronunciation are often used ? {{IPA|/'ku?pe?/}}.

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American English - Europe - UK

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Ferrari differentiates between a normal coupé and a Berlinetta, or sports coupé. All Ferrari Berlinettas are two-seat cars with tight cockpits.

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Ferrari - Sports

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