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noun, feminine

pièce de résistance

/pjɛs də ʁe.zis.tɑ̃s/

noun, feminine/pjɛs də ʁe.zis.tɑ̃s/plural: pièces de résistance

the finest part of something, especially a meal

Literally, “piece which has staying power”. Cp. keystone