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savoir faire

[sav-wahr-fair, sa-vwar-fer] / ˈsæv wɑrˈfɛər, sa vwarˈfɛr /


savoir-faire


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The Spanish champions have the experience, the savoir faire, the heritage, the money time mentality and the talent.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2024

Yes, it’s exactly what you might imagine: a 70-minute, in-theaters-only compilation reel of videos involving cats knocking things over, falling into things and facing obstacles with catly savoir faire.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023

Growing up, Mukarram showed a strange mix of savoir faire and ineptitude.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2023

Selections went from fine French bottlings to show American savoir faire toward U.S. labels as domestic wines improved in quality and stature.

From Washington Post • Dec. 11, 2020

In spite of her timidity, she had a certain savoir faire.

From At Boarding School with the Tucker Twins by Speed, Nell




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