pièce de résistance
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See also: piece de resistance
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- piece de resistance (more common)
Etymology[edit]
Borrowed from French pièce de résistance. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “When did this phrase come to English?”)
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
pièce de résistance (plural pièces de résistance)
- A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one’s career or lifetime.
- Synonyms: magnum opus, masterpiece
- The chief dish at a dinner. [from late 18th c.]
Translations[edit]
masterpiece
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Borrowed from French pièce de résistance.
Noun[edit]
pièce de résistance n (plural pièces de résistance)
- masterwork, masterpiece
- The best achievement of an author or artist, representing their major life effort.
- main course of a meal
Synonyms[edit]
French[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Literally, “piece which has staying power”. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “How old is this phrase?”)
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
pièce de résistance f (plural pièces de résistance)
Related terms[edit]
Descendants[edit]
- → Dutch: pièce de résistance
- → English: pièce de résistance
- → German: Pièce de résistance
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