de toutes pièces

French edit

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /də tut pjɛs/
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Adverb edit

de toutes pièces

  1. (derogatory) from scratch, ex nihilo, entirely, completely
    fabriquer de toutes piècesto make up completely, to make up the entire thing
    C’est inventé de toutes pièces.It's a complete fabrication.

Usage notes edit

Used with verbs such as fabriquer, forger, créer, inventer, monter.