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.