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savoir-faire Definition

savoir-faire (sav′wär fer′; Fr sȧ vwȧr fer′)

noun

ready knowledge of what to do or say, and of when and how to do or say it

Etymology: Fr, to know (how) to do

savoir-faire Synonyms

savoir-faire

n.

poise, courtesy, manners; see tact. See syn. study at tact.

savoir-faire Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

social: Duncan hoped, moreover, that his Continental experience would aid his career chances by enhancing his gentlemanly poise and social savoir-faire.