What does sang-froid mean?

Definitions for sang-froid
Fr. sɑ̃ˈfrwasang-froid

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. aplomb, assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froidnoun

    great coolness and composure under strain

    "keep your cool"

Wiktionary

  1. sang-froidnoun

    Composure, level-headedness, coolness in trying circumstances.

  2. Etymology: From sang-froid

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  1. sang-froid

    Sang-froid is a French term that translates to "cold-blood". In English usage, it refers to the ability to stay calm and composed under pressure or in stressful or dangerous situations. It refers to self-possession, coolness or composure, often indicating a level of courage and the capacity to perform efficiently despite difficulties or challenges.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Sang-froidnoun

    freedom from agitation or excitement of mind; coolness in trying circumstances; indifference; calmness

  2. Etymology: [F., cold blood.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Sang-froid

    sang-frwo′, n. coolness, indifference, calmness. [Fr., sang, blood, froid, cold.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sang-froid in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sang-froid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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