savoir faire

noun

sa·voir faire ˌsav-ˌwär-ˈfer How to pronounce savoir faire (audio)

: capacity for appropriate action

especially : a polished sureness in social behavior

Example Sentences

I admire her sophistication and savoir faire. He handled the problem with his usual savoir faire.

Recent Examples on the Web For the event, Holmes embraced the crochet trend in an ivory tank top and long flared skirt from Chloé's pre-fall 2022 collection, a wool silk set that was produced by hand crochet and knitting savoir faire.

Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Aug. 2022 Balmain fine jewelry is the transposition of the maison ethos, iconic designs, and singular savoir faire into bold jewelry lines.

Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2022 Not long ago, a quick-service pit stop would have been unimaginable coming from a restaurateur known for his savoir faire and designer suits.

New York Times, 11 July 2022 The result is an exceptional concentration of arts and métiers d’art with an extraordinary savoir faire and craftmanship which celebrate the private world of Gabrielle Chanel.

Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 22 May 2022 The unique set, made of wool silk, was produced by hand crochet and knitting savoir faire, and took approximately 180 hours to finish.

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 June 2022 Suddenly, the singular know-how and savoir faire of the Prada Group is merely a phone call away.

Jeremy Lewis, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2022 With this extraordinary plane, Air France accumulated an unbelievable savoir faire.

Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2021 Both manufactures have plenty to work with in terms of innovations, history and savoir faire, but have failed to gain the kind of traction that Kering’s ultra-successful revamps of Balenciaga and Gucci have seen.

Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2022 See More

savoir faire

noun

as in sensitivity

formal the ability to behave in a correct and confident way in different situations I admire her sophistication and savoir faire. He handled the problem with his usual savoir faire.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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sensitivity
charm
gallantry
grace
manners
courtesy
gracefulness
consideration
diplomacy
tact
poise
suavity
gentility
mannerliness
thoughtfulness
etiquette
tactfulness
graciousness
suaveness
considerateness
respect
politeness
courteousness
dexterity
deference
finesse
civility
regard
adroitness
delicacy
deftness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

gaucheness
awkwardness
maladroitness
inconsiderateness
discourtesy
disregard
gracelessness
discourteousness
thoughtlessness
indelicacy
inconsideration
impoliteness
incivility
disrespect
impoliteness
brashness
boorishness
rudeness
impudence
insolence
loutishness
ungraciousness
clumsiness
insensitivity
impertinence
brassiness
tactlessness
disrespectfulness

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of savoir faire are address, poise, and tact. While all these words mean "skill and grace in dealing with others," savoir faire is likely to stress worldly experience and a sure awareness of what is proper or expedient.

the savoir faire of a seasoned traveler

While the synonyms address and savoir faire are close in meaning, address stresses dexterity and grace in dealing with new and trying situations and may imply success in attaining one's ends.

brought it off with remarkable address

The words poise and savoir faire are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, poise may imply both tact and address but stresses self-possession and ease in meeting difficult situations.

answered the accusations with unruffled poise

Although the words tact and savoir faire have much in common, tact implies delicate and considerate perception of what is appropriate.

questions showing a lack of tact

单词	savoir faire
释义	savoir faire noun sa·voir faire ˌsav-ˌwär-ˈfer : capacity for appropriate action especially : a polished sureness in social behavior Example Sentences I admire her sophistication and savoir faire. He handled the problem with his usual savoir faire. Recent Examples on the Web For the event, Holmes embraced the crochet trend in an ivory tank top and long flared skirt from Chloé's pre-fall 2022 collection, a wool silk set that was produced by hand crochet and knitting savoir faire. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Aug. 2022 Balmain fine jewelry is the transposition of the maison ethos, iconic designs, and singular savoir faire into bold jewelry lines. Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2022 Not long ago, a quick-service pit stop would have been unimaginable coming from a restaurateur known for his savoir faire and designer suits. New York Times, 11 July 2022 The result is an exceptional concentration of arts and métiers d’art with an extraordinary savoir faire and craftmanship which celebrate the private world of Gabrielle Chanel. Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 22 May 2022 The unique set, made of wool silk, was produced by hand crochet and knitting savoir faire, and took approximately 180 hours to finish. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 June 2022 Suddenly, the singular know-how and savoir faire of the Prada Group is merely a phone call away. Jeremy Lewis, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2022 With this extraordinary plane, Air France accumulated an unbelievable savoir faire. Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2021 Both manufactures have plenty to work with in terms of innovations, history and savoir faire, but have failed to gain the kind of traction that Kering’s ultra-successful revamps of Balenciaga and Gucci have seen. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2022 See More Word History Etymology French savoir-faire, literally, knowing how to do First Known Use 1788, in the meaning defined above savoir faire noun as in sensitivity formal the ability to behave in a correct and confident way in different situations I admire her sophistication and savoir faire. He handled the problem with his usual savoir faire. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sensitivity charm gallantry grace manners courtesy gracefulness consideration diplomacy tact poise suavity gentility mannerliness thoughtfulness etiquette tactfulness graciousness suaveness considerateness respect politeness courteousness dexterity deference finesse civility regard adroitness delicacy deftness Antonyms & Near Antonyms gaucheness awkwardness maladroitness inconsiderateness discourtesy disregard gracelessness discourteousness thoughtlessness indelicacy inconsideration impoliteness incivility disrespect impoliteness brashness boorishness rudeness impudence insolence loutishness ungraciousness clumsiness insensitivity impertinence brassiness tactlessness disrespectfulness See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of savoir faire are address, poise, and tact. While all these words mean "skill and grace in dealing with others," savoir faire is likely to stress worldly experience and a sure awareness of what is proper or expedient. the savoir faire of a seasoned traveler While the synonyms address and savoir faire are close in meaning, address stresses dexterity and grace in dealing with new and trying situations and may imply success in attaining one's ends. brought it off with remarkable address The words poise and savoir faire are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, poise may imply both tact and address but stresses self-possession and ease in meeting difficult situations. answered the accusations with unruffled poise Although the words tact and savoir faire have much in common, tact implies delicate and considerate perception of what is appropriate. questions showing a lack of tact
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savoir faire

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