Sang-froid (Noun)
Meaning
Great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The firefighter showed remarkable sang-froid as she rescued people from the burning building.
- Despite being under intense pressure, the CEO maintained her sang-froid during the shareholders' meeting.
- The pilot's sang-froid during the emergency landing saved the lives of everyone on board.
- The detective's sang-froid allowed her to stay focused and piece together the clues at the crime scene.
- The athlete's sang-froid under pressure was evident as she sunk the winning shot at the buzzer.