de toutes pièces

French

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /də tut pjɛs/
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Adverb

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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

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