épreuve de force

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French

Etymology

Literally, “test of strength.”

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /e.pʁœv də fɔʁs/

Noun

épreuve de force f (plural épreuves de force)

  1. showdown, power struggle
    Near-synonym: bras de fer