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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sang-froid1

1740–50; < French: literally, cold blood
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sang-froid1

C18: from French, literally: cold blood
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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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