savoir-faire

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1 English
2 French

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

French savoir-faire, know-how, from savoir, to know (how) + faire, to do

Pronunciation[edit]

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌsævwɑːˈfɛə/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˌsævwɑrˈfɛr/

Noun[edit]

savoir-faire

The ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion.

Synonyms[edit]

know-how

French[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

/sa.vwaʁ.fɛːʁ/, /sa.vwaR.fE:R/
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Noun[edit]

savoir-faire m

know-how, savoir-faire

Anagrams[edit]

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