Meaning
highlight, high point
- the most important or exciting part of an event or show
In a sentence
Il concerto finale è stato il vero clou dell'intero festival.
The final concert was the real highlight of the entire festival.
Stiamo aspettando il momento clou della serata.
We are waiting for the climax of the evening.
Non perdere lo spettacolo di mezzanotte: è il clou del programma.
Don't miss the midnight show: it's the highlight of the schedule.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| clou | masculine · singular |
| clou | masculine · plural |
| clou | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable masculine noun borrowed from French; plural remains 'clou'.
- Often preceded by 'il' or used adjectivally in 'il momento clou'.