pièce de résistance
See also: piece de resistance
English
Alternative forms
- piece de resistance (more common)
Etymology
Borrowed from French pièce de résistance; first use of this word in English appears in 1789 in Richard Cumberland's novel Arundel.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /piˈɛs də ɹəˈzɪs.tɑ̃s/
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Noun
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
masterpiece
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Dutch
Etymology
Borrowed from French pièce de résistance.
Noun
pièce de résistance n (plural pièces de résistance)
Synonyms
French
Etymology
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?”) Cp. keystone
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pjɛs də ʁe.zis.tɑ̃s/
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Noun
pièce de résistance f (plural pièces de résistance)
- (idiomatic) the finest part of something, especially a meal
Related terms
Descendants
- → Dutch: pièce de résistance
- → English: pièce de résistance
- → German: Pièce de résistance
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