pièce de résistance

pièce de résistance

This French expression literally means "piece of resistance" in English, but it is used with two other meanings in this language.

First, it can be used to describe something outstanding, both regarding a great feat or a showpiece. Secondly, it can be used as a culinary term, describing the main or foremost dish of a meal.

In Oxford English Dictionary since 1839.

Example: "The Everything Engine is a programmatical pièce de résistance, the apex of our civilization."

Pineau des Charentes	Table d'hote	August 17, 2012	Lilikoi Cheesecake Tarts
Strawberry Shortcake's Party Fun	cordon bleu	Oxford English Dictionary	raison d'être
en passant	Avatar	Bullwinkle and Rocky Role Playing Party Game	Script Ohio
Rembrandt	Last Action Hero	It seemed like a good idea at the time	Penne
Paint by Numbers	Keel	Carte blanche	Chatterbox
Nicolaus Copernicus	bon vivant

This is an entry in the mini series about French expressions in the English language.