2007-01-05 08:48:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
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. Literal translation of the phrase, although, fails to define it.
2007-01-05 08:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by Queen K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Piece de resistance is a persons speciality or 'party piece' or alternatively their aptitude to save the day in an emergency.
For instance; " Martin's piece de resistance was to burst into a surprisingly melodic version of
' Always look on the bright side of life' whenever the gales blew the roof off next door."
2007-01-05 09:32:31 · answer #2 · answered by stratmanreturns 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
noun: pl., pièces de ré·sis·tance (pyÄs)
An outstanding accomplishment: “The bison is an evolutionary pièce de résistance, the result of thousands of years of genetic development under the toughest weather and geographical conditions” (B.J. Roche)
The principal dish of a meal.
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Noun 1. piece de resistance - the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection
Synonyms: collector's item, showpiece
http://dictionary.laborlawtalk.com/piece_de_resistance
2007-01-05 08:50:04 · answer #3 · answered by Melli 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An exemplary or best work.
Example: The Sistine Chapel is Michaelangelo's pièce de résistance.
2007-01-05 10:12:54 · answer #4 · answered by Kilroy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine is farting in a half empty pint glass and handing it over to an unaware friend to smell
2007-01-05 08:52:58 · answer #5 · answered by Troubled Joe(the ghost of) 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋