This is the 9247th most frequent French word.
coupez
"Coupez" means "cut" or "stop" (command form).
Here, 'coupez' is the imperative form of the verb 'couper' (to cut), used as a command or instruction for someone to perform the action.
Coupez les légumes avant de les cuisiner.
Cut the vegetables before cooking them.
In this sentence, 'coupez' is in the present tense and indicates conditional action to potentially perform the act of cutting.
Si vous coupez le fil, la machine s'arrêtera.
If you cut the wire, the machine will stop.
Here, 'coupez' is part of a negative command, instructing someone explicitly not to perform the action of cutting.