# tour de force

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌtuɹ.dəˈfoɹs/

## Definitions
1. A feat demonstrating brilliance or mastery in a field.

## Etymology
Borrowed from French tour de force (“feat of strength”), circa 19th century.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/tour-de-force