Chef-d'oeuvre (en. Masterpiece)

/ʃɛf.dœvʁ/

Synonyms

  • marque de fabrique
  • œuvre maîtresse
  • pièce maîtresse

Slang Meanings

A work of madness or very impressive.
This latest album is a true masterpiece; everyone is talking about it.
Ce dernier album est un vrai chef-d'œuvre, tout le monde en parle.
An overly perfected creation, sometimes perceived as insincere.
His latest book, although technically a masterpiece, lacks authenticity.
Son dernier livre, bien que techniquement un chef-d'œuvre, manque d'authenticité.