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    sav·oir faire
    /ˌsavˌwär ˈfer/

    noun

    • 1. the ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations: "this is a gracious occasion, so try to behave with a bit of savoir faire"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSAVOIR-FAIRE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    SAVOIR-FAIRE definition: 1. the ability to do and say the right thing in any social situation: 2. the ability to do and say…. Learn more.

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  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › savoir-faireSAVOIR-FAIRE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Savoir-faire definition: knowledge of just what to do in any situation; tact.. See examples of SAVOIR-FAIRE used in a sentence.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › savoir-faireSavoir-faire - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    The nearest English equivalent of savoir-faire is know-how. But while know-how pertains to nearly all skills, especially practical ones, savoir-faire usually refers specifically to skill in social and diplomatic situations.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSAVOIR-FAIRE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Savoir-faire is the confidence and ability to do the appropriate thing in a social situation. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, collocations, and synonyms of savoir-faire from Collins English Dictionary.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › savoir-fairesavoir faire - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    Savoir faire is a French phrase meaning the ability to behave in the appropriate way in social situations. Learn how to pronounce it, see pictures and usage notes, and find synonyms and related words.

  8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › savoirSavoir faire Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    SAVOIR FAIRE meaning: the ability to behave in a correct and confident way in different situations.