Modern English usage. 2014.
Pièce de résistance — is a French term ( circa 1839), translated into English literally as piece of resistance , referring to the best part or feature of something (as in a meal), a showpiece, or highlight. It can be thought of as the portion of a creation which… … Wikipedia
Pièce de Résistance — Pièce de Ré|sis|tance [pjɛsdərezis tã:s], die; , s [frz. pièce de résistance = Hauptstück, schwierigster Teil, zu: résistance = Widerstand] (veraltet): Hauptgericht; großes Fleischstück … Universal-Lexikon
piece de resistance — 1839, from Fr. pièce de résistance, originally the most substantial dish in a meal … Etymology dictionary
pièce de résistance — ► NOUN ▪ the most important or remarkable feature of a creative work. ORIGIN French, piece (i.e. means) of resistance … English terms dictionary
pièce de résistance — [pyes də rā zēs täns′] n. [Fr, piece of resistance] 1. the principal dish of a meal 2. the main item or event in a series … English World dictionary
Pièce de Résistance — Pièce de Ré|sis|tance [pjɛsdərezis tã:s] die; , s [pjɛs...] <aus gleichbed. fr. pièce de résistance> (veraltet) Hauptgericht, großes Fleischstück … Das große Fremdwörterbuch
piece de resistance — [n1] outstanding accomplishment achievement, chef d’oeuvre, feat, great performance, jewel, magnum opus, masterpiece, master work, prize, showpiece, tour de force*; concept 259 … New thesaurus
pièce de résistance — pi|èce de ré|sis|tance [piˌes də rezi:ˈsta:ns] n [Date: 1700 1800; : French; Origin: piece of resistance ] the best or most important thing in a series, which comes after everything else ▪ The pièce de résistance was a stunning goal in the last… … Dictionary of contemporary English
piece de résistance — [[t]pie̱s də reɪzɪ̱stɒns, AM zɪstɑ͟ːns[/t]] N SING The piece de résistance of a collection or series of things is the most impressive thing in it. [FORMAL] The piece de résistance, however, was a gold evening gown … English dictionary
pièce de résistance — n. piece of resistance ; culminating or main item. ♦ pièce d occasion, n. piece written or composed for a special occasion; bargain … Dictionary of difficult words
