Chef-d'œuvre (en. Masterpiece)

/ʃɛf dœvʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An exceptional artistic achievement.

The painting by this artist is a true masterpiece.

Le tableau de cette artiste est un véritable chef-d'œuvre.

A work that demonstrates a high degree of skill and craftsmanship.

The architecture of this building is a masterpiece of design.

L'architecture de ce bâtiment est un chef-d'œuvre de design.

A work that represents the pinnacle of a genre or era.

The novel is considered a masterpiece of French literature.

Le roman est considéré comme un chef-d'œuvre de la littérature française.

From French, literally 'master of work', indicating the work of a master.

a living masterpiece

A person or thing that embodies perfection or genius.

un chef-d'œuvre vivant

to create a masterpiece

To produce something remarkably good or impressive.

faire un chef-d'œuvre

masterpiece of art

A work that is recognized as being among the best in the artistic field.

chef-d'œuvre de l'art

work

Any product of a creative activity.

œuvre

craftsman

A person who practices a manual trade, often related to the creation of works.

artisan

An exceptional creation

This film is a masterpiece, you absolutely must see it.

Ce film est un chef-d'œuvre, tu dois absolument le voir.

An excellent job

He created a masterpiece with this dessert.

Il a fait un chef-d'œuvre avec ce dessert.