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sang-froid
[ French sahn-frwa ]
noun
- coolness of mind; calmness; composure:
They committed the robbery with complete sang-froid.
Synonyms: steadiness, courage, nerve, self-control, equanimity, poise, self-possession
sang-froid
/ sɑ̃frwa /
noun
- composure; self-possession; calmness
Word History and Origins
Origin of sang-froid1
Word History and Origins
Origin of sang-froid1
Example Sentences
Spaniards have always been miscast as hotheads; they are, in fact, the masters of sang-froid.
He intrenched himself behind his natural and acquired sang-froid, and the fair assailant could not force those lines.
The ladies walked up, and deposited their ballots with as much sang froid as if they were accustomed to the privilege.
I have gone into this dry subject to show the character of the man, and his imperturbable sang-froid.
His usual coolness and sang froid are gone—Sir Lionel is actually excited.
“Thank you, sir,” said Walter, with a smile of impudent sang froid; and the form tittered again as he walked noisily to his seat.
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