Tour De Force

Pronunciation: /tʊər də fɔrs/

Definitions of tour de force

noun an impressive or outstanding achievement

Example Sentences

A1 The magician's performance was a tour de force of illusions and tricks.

A2 The chef's cooking demonstration was a tour de force of culinary skills.

B1 The artist's latest painting is a tour de force of creativity and talent.

B2 The orchestra's performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 was a tour de force.

C1 The director's latest film is being hailed as a tour de force of storytelling and cinematography.

C2 The author's novel is considered a tour de force of modern literature.

Examples of tour de force in a Sentence

formal The ballet performance was a true tour de force of skill and artistry.

informal That movie was a total tour de force, I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

slang The new album is a total tour de force, it's going to blow everyone away.

figurative Her ability to juggle multiple tasks at once is a real tour de force in the office.

Grammatical Forms of tour de force

• past tense: toured de force
• plural: tours de force
• comparative: more tour de force
• superlative: most tour de force
• present tense: tour de forces
• future tense: will be a tour de force
• perfect tense: has been a tour de force
• continuous tense: is being a tour de force
• singular: tour de force
• positive degree: tour de force
• infinitive: to tour de force
• gerund: touring de force
• participle: touring de force

Origin and Evolution of tour de force

First Known Use: 1802 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The term 'tour de force' originated in France.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of a remarkable feat or achievement, the term 'tour de force' has evolved to also refer to a display of skill or talent in various fields such as art, literature, and performance.