sangfroid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Composure, self-possession or imperturbability especially when in a dangerous situation.

/sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sangfroid.wav

sangfroid sangfroids sang-froid sang froid

Borrowed from French sang-froid, from sang (“blood”) + froid (“cold”).

aplomb poise unflappability

sanguine

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