Definition of Sangfroid

composure that is maintained even under great stress

Examples of Sangfroid in a sentence

Even as the building fell around him, the fireman maintained his sangfroid and rescued the little girl.  🔊

The surgeon knew he had to keep his sangfroid during the complicated surgery.  🔊

Although Jane was nervous standing in front of the judge, she held on to her sangfroid and did not let her nerves get the best of her.  🔊

The police officer showed incredible sangfroid when he calmly took on the biker gang without any assistance.  🔊

When the sound system stopped working, the experienced singer preserved her sangfroid and continued her performance.  🔊

The professional gambler retained his sangfroid after losing a million dollar hand.  🔊

At eight, my little girl is already a skilled liar who can keep her sangfroid without blinking during parental interrogation.  🔊

Jake’s sangfroid led his principal to believe he was not concerned about his suspension.  🔊

Since the thief had been stealing from art museums for over twenty years, he never lost his sangfroid, not even when he accidentally set off an alarm.  🔊

The diver knew the only way to survive the shark attack was by maintaining his sangfroid and not panicking.  🔊

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