单词 | sang-froid |
释义 | sang-froid (sɒŋ frwɑː) also sangfroid uncountable noun A person's sang-froid is their ability to remain calm in a dangerous or difficult situation. [formal] He behaves throughout with a certain sang-froid. Synonyms: composure, poise, coolness, aplomb More Synonyms of sang-froid sang-froid in British English (French sɑ̃frwa) noun composure; self-possession; calmness Word origin C18: from French, literally: cold bloodsang-froid in American English (sɑ̃ˈfrwɑ) noun cool self-possession or composure SIMILAR WORDS: ˌequaˈnimity Word origin Fr, lit., cold blood < L sanguis & frigidus: see frigidExamples of 'sang-froid' in a sentence |
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