sangfroid

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsɑ̃ːŋˈfrwɑː/

[edit] Etymology

French sang (“‘blood’”) + froid (“‘cold’”)

[edit] Noun

sangfroid (uncountable)

1. Self-possession or imperturbability especially under strain.

   He handled the stressful situation with great sangfroid.

[edit] Synonyms

• poise
• aplomb
• unflappability

[edit] Related terms

• sanguine

[edit] Translations