sang-froid

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See also: sangfroid and sang froid

English

Noun

sang-froid

  1. Alternative spelling of sangfroid
    • 2023 July 17, James Ryerson, “Harry G. Frankfurt, Philosopher With a Surprise Best Seller, Dies at 94”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:
      For all this sang-froid, Professor Frankfurt was heartfelt in his philosophical pursuits.

French

Etymology

Compare Italian sangue freddo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɑ̃.fʁwa/
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Noun

sang-froid m (usually uncountable, plural sang-froid or sang-froids)

  1. sang-froid, calmness, calm
    garder son sang-froidto keep one's cool
    perdre son sang-froidto lose one's cool

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