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piece de resistance
/pˈiːs dɚ ɹɪsˈɪstəns/
pièce de résistance
Piece de resistance
01
the most important or impressive part of a series, event, or work
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
complex compound
Countable
Plural form
pièces de résistance
Examples
His novel ’s pièce de résistance was the final chapter, which completely changed the narrative.
02
a part of a meal that is considered as the main dish
Examples
For the wedding feast, the pièce de résistance was a grand seafood platter that impressed all the guests.
