Terms for Traits or Feelings of Persons
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French | English |
|---|---|
 aplomb | absolute confidence in oneself; poise; self- possession |
| éclat | brilliancy of achievement |
| éclan | enthusiasm; eagerness for action |
| ennui | feeling of weariness and discontent; boredom; tedium |
| esprit de corps | feeling of union and common intrest pervading a group; devotion to a group or to its ideals |
| finesse | skill and adroitness in handling a difficult situation |
| legerdemain | sleight of hand; artful trick |
| malaise | vague feeling of bodily discomfort or illness |
| noblesse oblige | principle that persons of high rank or birth are obliged to act nobly |
| rapport | relationship characterized by harmony, conformity, or affinity |
| sangfroid | coolness of mind in difficult circumstances composure; equanimity |
| savoir faire | knowledge of just what to say or do; tact |
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