pièce de résistance

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Etymology [edit]

From French pièce de résistance.

Noun [edit]

pièce de résistance (plural pièces de résistance)

  1. (idiomatic) A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one’s career or lifetime.

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Etymology [edit]

literally "piece which has staying power"

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /pjɛs də re zi stɑ̃s/
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Noun [edit]

pièce de résistance m (plural pièces de résistance)

  1. (idiomatic) The finest part of something, especially a meal.
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