English–French
“masterpiece” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃɛdœvʁ/
Example
Ce film est un chef-d'œuvre.
This film is a masterpiece.
How to say “masterpiece” in French
“Masterpiece” in French is chef-d'œuvre.
A finished work that stands out as the clearest expression of its creator's skill.
Example sentences with chef-d'œuvre
Sa performance en direct était un chef-d'œuvre.
His live performance was a masterpiece.
Tips for using chef-d'œuvre
- The compound is masculine, so standard usage is un chef-d'oeuvre even though œuvre alone is feminine.