pièce de résistance

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from French pièce de résistance.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /piˈɛs də ɹəˈzɪs.tɑ̃z/
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Noun

pièce de résistance (plural pièces de résistance)

  1. A masterpiece; the most memorable accomplishment of one’s career or lifetime.
    Synonyms: magnum opus, masterpiece
  2. The chief dish at a dinner.

Translations


Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from French pièce de résistance.

Noun

pièce de résistance n (plural pièces de résistance)

  1. masterwork, masterpiece
  2. The best achievement of an author or artist, representing his major life effort.
  3. main course of a meal

Synonyms


French

Etymology

Literally "piece which has staying power".

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pjɛs də ʁe.zis.tɑ̃s/
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Noun

pièce de résistance f (plural pièces de résistance)

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