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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

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

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2023

Not long ago, a quick-service pit stop would have been unimaginable coming from a restaurateur known for his savoir faire and designer suits.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2022

The festivities, online and on CBS, demonstrated the power of Broadway savoir faire.

From Washington Post • Sep. 27, 2021

I busied myself by looking at the photographs of the actresses which lined the walls; my heart was pumping fiercely, but I "acted" the part of a young lady with plenty of savoir faire.

From My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life by Anonymous




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