- sangfroid
- noun [sɑŋˈfrwɑd/|[sɑ̃ˈfrwɑ/Self-possession or imperturbability especially under strain.
He handled the stressful situation with great sangfroid.
See Also: sanguine
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sangfroid — phlegm, composure, *equanimity Analogous words: indifference, unconcernedness or unconcern, aloofness, detachment (see corresponding adjectives at INDIFFERENT): self possession, aplomb, self assurance, assurance, self confidence, *confidence… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
sangfroid — ► NOUN ▪ composure or coolness under trying circumstances. ORIGIN French, cold blood … English terms dictionary
sangfroid — (sanh FRWAH) [French: cold blood] Presence of mind; composure; coolness in a difficult situation; self control. The renowned British sangfroid was tested severely last week by the threat of a strike … Dictionary of foreign words and phrases
sangfroid — [sɒsangfroid frwα:] noun composure or coolness under trying circumstances. Origin C18: from Fr. sang froid, lit. cold blood … English new terms dictionary
sangfroid — noun Etymology: French sang froid, literally, cold blood Date: 1750 self possession or imperturbability especially under strain Synonyms: see equanimity … New Collegiate Dictionary
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Sangfroid — Koldblodighed … Danske encyklopædi
sangfroid — Unflappability … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
sangfroid — see sang froid … English dictionary
sangfroid — sang·froid || ‚sÉ‘Å‹ frwÉ‘ /‚sÉ’0303; frwÉ‘Ë n. (French) cold blood , coolness of mind, composure … English contemporary dictionary
