She works with an IT major. Normally she doesn't speak much but when she speaks, I bet she can make you speechless. Total nerd and travel buff Tuba can be seen passionately doing gyms, Netflix or sharing experiences through excellent blogs. If not then you can find her learning something new. Yes, She knows 4 languages – English, Hindi, Marathi, and German.
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Pronunciation
sɒ̃ˈfrwɑː
Meaning
- composure or coolness shown in danger or under trying circumstances.
Sample Sentences
- He displayed remarkable sangfroid when everyone else was panicking during the crisis.
- The professional gambler seemed to take both his wins and his losses with remarkable sangfroid.
- I congratulate her on the elegance and sangfroid with which she stood on her head.
Related words
composure, equanimity, self-possession, level-headedness, equilibrium, aplomb, poise, assurance, self-assurance, self-control, nerve, calmness, coolness, countenance, collectedness, imperturbability, presence of mind; informal, cool, unflappability
Trivia
In French sang-froid (literally, “cold blood”) means someone who is imperturbable under strain. The French term, by the way, developed from the Latin words sanguis (“blood”) and “frigidus” (“cold”).
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