pièce de résistance

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See also: piece de resistance

English

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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)

  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 their major life effort.
  3. main course of a meal

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)

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

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