chef-d’œuvre — meaning in English
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English meaning
- masterpiece noun A work considered the finest example of its creator's skill or of its kind.
- masterwork noun A piece done to prove possession of skill sufficient to be ranked a master.
Senses
chef-d’œuvre is used for these senses in English:
- masterpiece A piece of work that has been given much critical praise, especially one that is considered the greatest work of a person's career.
- masterwork A piece done to prove possession of skill sufficient to be ranked a master.
masterwork — full definition
- noun A piece done to prove possession of skill sufficient to be ranked a master.
- noun A piece of quality, indicative of having been made by a master; a masterpiece.
- noun An act of primary importance.
- noun A main drain or irrigation channel.