Also means
punch (impact, force)
Usage Note
Punch entered French from English and covers both the tropical rum punch (punch antillais) and the figurative sense of energy or impact (avoir du punch = to have punch/drive). The Antillean rum punch is a cultural staple in French Caribbean cuisine. When meaning a fist-hit, French normally uses coup de poing instead.
Examples
"Il a préparé un punch pour l'anniversaire de Marie."
Natural Translation
He made a punch for Marie's birthday.

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