Posted on 02/03/2006 4:11:33 AM PST by secret garden
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
sang-froid, also sangfroid \sang-FRWAH\, noun
Freedom from agitation or excitement of mind; coolness in trying circumstances; calmness.
Example sentences:
Both men were mightily impressed by the calmness of the Americans on board, particularly among the women. "I had, during my sojourn in America," Beaumont said later, "a thousand occasions to see the sang-froid of the American."
--Michael Kammen, "Wrecked on the Fourth of July," New York Times, July 6, 1997
Gaviria knew Alberto as an impulsive but cordial man capable of maintaining his sangfroid under the most stressful circumstances.
--Gabriel Garcia Marquez, News of a Kidnapping
Etymology: Sang-froid is from the French; it literally means "cold blood" (sang, "blood" + froid, "cold").
Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.
The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
Dela-where? ;)
good one!!!
Good question?
I think she's Tiffani with hearts over the "i"s.
It's usually Jennifer, Katie, or Shelby. Those are my favorite girls. :^)
Not really.........it's old and tired.....I've had T-shirts and bumper stickers asking that question.
Morning
Take it and run with it, B!
well no doubt katie and jennifer do that heart THANG over their names, bless their lil hearts ; ) and shelby no doubt includes some smiley face in her signature. but as bigB says, it's all about the HOOTS ; )
Now I'm all hungry! =P
Beef brisket, OK, sure. Whole cows cooked in a range fire, OK.
BBQ? They couldn't tell that from a rattlesnake biting them on the a$$.
This should stir up some contriversy.
Texas girl, do NOT take this personally, I only included you to enjoy me tweaking SG.
'La bonne cuisine est la base du véritable bonheur.' - Auguste Escoffier
(Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
since SG, WHyisa and i are not subject to the standard remark that "fat/flatchested girls hate Hooters", we just bless their hearts : )
Long time no see! Welcome back!
Okay, I'll behave now. ; )
How could anyone from Jersey upset me about Texas BBQ? It would take someone with much more cultivated tastes than a Jersey boy..... No offense Loney
hey, you know i have no problem with it, i am on the hooters threads right witcha ; )
I'm in a very sangfroidal state this morning. : )
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