Meaning of savoir-faire | Babel Free

Definitions

The ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion.

uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Dr. Brighton-Pomfrey had the savoir-faire of a successful consultant; he prided himself on being all things to all men; but just for an instant he was at a loss what sort of thing he had to be here.”

“I am also deeply thankful to my editor Judy Knipe, whose savoir-faire and perfectionism gave the book its final polish and shape.”

CEFR level