The chef's piece de resistance is his signature dish.

He was declared hors de combat after being injured in the battle.

He adopted a nom de guerre during the war.

She writes under the nom de plume Jane Smith.

Tamara De Lempicka was a prominent Polish artist known for her Art Deco paintings.

The descendent gene was passed down from generation to generation.

She gave a descriptive account of the accident.

I will designate you as the team leader.

It is desirable to have a healthy lifestyle.

I enjoyed a delicious pâté de foie gras at the French restaurant.