Piece De Resistance

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /piːs də rəˈzɪstəns/

Definitions of piece de resistance

noun a French term meaning the most important or outstanding feature; the main event or highlight

Example Sentences

A1 My piece de resistance in the art show was a simple painting of a flower.

A2 For the school play, the students worked hard to make the final dance number the piece de resistance of the performance.

B1 The chef's piece de resistance was a decadent chocolate cake that left everyone speechless.

B2 The designer's piece de resistance was a stunning evening gown that stole the show at the fashion event.

C1 The director's piece de resistance was the climactic scene in the movie that left the audience in awe.

C2 The musician's piece de resistance was a symphony that was hailed as a masterpiece by critics and audiences alike.

Examples of piece de resistance in a Sentence

formal The chef's piece de resistance was a beautifully plated rack of lamb.

informal The artist's piece de resistance was definitely that huge mural downtown.

slang Did you see that car? It's the owner's piece de resistance for sure.

figurative The novel's piece de resistance was the unexpected plot twist in the final chapter.

Grammatical Forms of piece de resistance

past tense

pieces de resistance

plural

pieces de resistance

comparative

more piece de resistance

superlative

most piece de resistance

present tense

piece de resistance

future tense

will be the piece de resistance

perfect tense

have been the piece de resistance

continuous tense

being the piece de resistance

singular

piece de resistance

positive degree

piece de resistance

infinitive

to be the piece de resistance

gerund

being the piece de resistance

participle

the piece de resistance

Origin and Evolution of piece de resistance

First Known Use: 1701 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The term 'pièce de résistance' originated in French
Evolution of the word: Originally used in French cuisine to refer to the main dish or highlight of a meal, the term has since evolved to be used more broadly to describe the most outstanding or impressive feature of something.