de toutes pièces

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /də tut pjɛs/

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Adverb

de toutes pièces

1. (derogatory) from scratch, ex nihilo, entirely, completely

   fabriquer de toutes pièces ― to make up completely, to make up the entire thing

   C’est inventé de toutes pièces. ― It's a complete fabrication.

Usage notes

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