de toutes pièces
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French[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Adverb[edit]
- (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[edit]
Used with verbs such as fabriquer, forger, créer, inventer, monter.