coue: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
RareHistorical/Technical
Quick answer
What does “coue” mean?
A person who practices or advocates Couéism, a method of psychotherapy involving optimistic autosuggestion.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A person who practices or advocates Couéism, a method of psychotherapy involving optimistic autosuggestion.
A follower of Émile Coué's self-help method of positive autosuggestion; rarely used as a term for someone who engages in cheerful self-persuasion.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Both varieties use the term identically, though it appears more frequently in British historical texts about psychology.
Connotations
Historical curiosity; associated with early self-help movements.
Frequency
Extremely rare in contemporary usage in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “coue” in a Sentence
a dedicated couéthe coué methodVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “coue” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- the coué technique
American English
- a coué-style affirmation
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Rarely in historical psychology texts.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
In historical discussions of psychotherapy.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “coue”
- Pronouncing it as /kaʊ/ (like 'cow').
- Confusing it with 'queue'.
- Using it as a general term for optimist.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is extremely rare and mostly historical.
In British English: /ˈkuːeɪ/ (KOO-ay). In American English: /kuːˈeɪ/ (koo-AY).
No, it is primarily a noun referring to a person or method.
That repetitive positive autosuggestion can improve one's condition and wellbeing.
A person who practices or advocates Couéism, a method of psychotherapy involving optimistic autosuggestion.
Coue is usually historical/technical in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Every day, in every way, I'm getting better and better. (the classic Coué affirmation)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: COUÉ sounds like 'coo-ay' – imagine a dove (cooing) saying positive affirmations every day.
Conceptual Metaphor
THE MIND IS A GARDEN THAT NEEDS POSITIVE SEEDS.
Practice
Quiz
What is a 'coué'?