pièce de résistance
/ˌpjɛs də reɪˈzɪstɒ̃s
/ /pjɛs də ʀezistɑ̃s/noun [in singular]
(Especially with reference to creative work) the most important or remarkable feature: the pièce de résistance of the meal was flaming ice cream...
- The pièce de résistance, though, was a gargantuan platter of seafood overflowing with everything from lobster all the way down to razorfish.
- After a spot of bird-watching in the Bharatpur avian sanctuary, you'll travel to see the pièce de résistance, the Taj Mahal.
- I selected the fillet of red mullet as a warm-up to the pièce de résistance - the pigeon de bresse.
Synonyms
masterpiece, magnum opus, masterwork, tour de force, showpiece, prize, gem, jewel, jewel in the crown, speciality, special, claim to fame, forte;
French chef-d'œuvre
Origin
French, literally 'piece (i.e. means) of resistance'.