Chefs-d'œuvre (en. Masterpieces)

/ʃɛf dœvʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An artistic creation regarded as the pinnacle of its creator's talent.

The Mona Lisa is a masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci.

La Joconde est un chef-d'œuvre de Léonard de Vinci.

A brilliant achievement in a given field.

This novel is a masterpiece of modern literature.

Ce roman est un chef-d'œuvre de la littérature moderne.

A benchmark work in its genre.

Mozart's concertos are masterpieces of classical music.

Les concertos de Mozart sont des chefs-d'œuvre de la musique classique.

Derived from French, composed of 'chef' meaning 'chief' or 'master' and 'd'œuvre' meaning 'work' or 'piece.'

masterpieces of nature

References to exceptional manifestations of nature.

chefs-d'œuvre de la nature

unfinished masterpiece

A work that has been interrupted and is not completed.

chef-d'œuvre inachevé

masterpiece of ingenuity

An achievement that displays great intelligence or creativity.

chef-d'œuvre d'ingéniosité

work

A product of artistic or literary work.

œuvre

craftsman

A person who practices a manual trade with skill.

artisan

magnum opus

A major work, often the best-known by an author.

magnum opus

An excellent job.

This project is a real masterpiece.

Ce projet est un vrai chef-d'œuvre.

A masterpiece that truly impresses.

This performance was sublime, a true masterpiece!

Cette performance était sublime, un véritable chef-d'œuvre!