savoir-vivre

sa·voir-vi·vre

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sav-wahr-vee-vruh, -veev; French sa-vwar-vee-vruh]
- /ˈsæv wɑrˈvi vrə, -ˈviv; French sa vwarˈvi vrə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sav-wahr-vee-vruh, -veev; French sa-vwar-vee-vruh]
- /ˈsæv wɑrˈvi vrə, -ˈviv; French sa vwarˈvi vrə/

Definitions of savoir-vivre word

noun savoir-vivre knowledge of the world and the ways or usages of polite society. 1
noun savoir-vivre familiarity with the customs of good society; breeding 0
noun savoir-vivre ability to live life well and with intelligent enjoyment, meeting every situation with poise, good manners, and elegance 0

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; < French: literally, knowing how to live

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