oeu·vre
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oeu|vre — «ER vruh», noun, plural oeu|vres «ER vruh». French. 1. a literary or artistic work; lifework of an artist. 2. (literally) work … Useful english dictionary
chef-d'oeu|vre — «sheh DER vruh», noun, plural chefs d oeu|vre «sheh DER vruh». French. 1. a masterpiece. 2. (literally) chief (piece of) work … Useful english dictionary
hors d'oeu|vre — «R DURV; Frehnch R DER vruh», plural d oeu|vres «DURVZ». 1. a relish, light food, or dainty sandwich, served as an appetizer before the regular courses of a meal. Olives, celery, cheese, nuts, and anchovies are used as hors d oeuvres. 2. outside… … Useful english dictionary
dés|oeu|vre|ment — «day zer vruh mahn», noun. French. idleness; lack of occupation: »I have nothing to write you, and write…from mere désoeuvrement (Longfellow) … Useful english dictionary
oeu — oeu·vre; … English syllables
vre — li·vre; oeu·vre; or·fe·vre·rie; chè·vre; lou·vre; … English syllables
oeuvre — oeu·vre … English syllables
oeuvre — oeu•vre fr. [[t]ˈœ vrə[/t]] n. pl. oeu•vres fr. [[t]ˈœ vrə[/t]] 1) fot the works of a writer, painter, or the like, taken as a whole 2) fot any one of such works • Etymology: 1870–75; < F: work, OF < L opera; cf. operate … From formal English to slang
oeuvre — oeu|vre [ˈə:vrə US ˈuvrə] n [C usually singular] formal [Date: 1800 1900; : French; Origin: work ] all the works of an artist or writer ▪ the oeuvre of Van Gogh … Dictionary of contemporary English
oeuvre — oeu|vre [ uvrə ] noun singular FORMAL all the books, movies, paintings, etc. that a particular person has produced … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
