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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

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

It all comes together at L’Oursin, where Proville applies French savoir faire to salmon, scallops, sea urchin, Dungeness crab and more with spectacular results.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2017

Eugene had talent and determination, but no experience, no savoir faire, no circle of friends and acquaintances.

From The "Genius" by Dreiser, Theodore




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