sangfroid

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /sɑŋˈfɹɑ/

Noun

sangfroid (uncountable)

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

   He handled the stressful situation with great sangfroid.

   Synonyms: aplomb, poise, unflappability

Related terms

• sanguine

Translations

• French: sang-froid
• German: Gelassenheit, Seelenruhe, Kaltblütigkeit
• Italian: sangue freddo, imperturbabilità
• Portuguese: sangue-frio
• Russian: хладнокро́вие

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