a tour de force

tour de force

An exceptionally masterful performance or achievement, especially in the arts. The director's latest movie is a tour de force of filmmaking. The Olympic gymnast's final routine was a tour de force that earned her a gold medal.See also: DE, force, tour

a tour de ˈforce

(from French) an extremely skilful performance or achievement: a literary/cinematic tour de forceThis is a French phrase that means ‘an act of strength’.See also: DE, force, tour