sang-froid

[ French sahn-frwa ]

noun

1. 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

1. composure; self-possession; calmness

Word History and Origins

Origin of sang-froid¹

1740–50; < French: literally, cold blood

Word History and Origins

Origin of sang-froid¹

C18: from French, literally: cold blood