savoir faire

Related to savoir faire: savoir vivre

savoir-faire

The ability to act appropriately or handle or respond to any social situation; tact. The phrase is French for "to know how to do." You could learn a lot about how to deal with people by studying the savoir-faire with which she moves around any room.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

savoir ˈfaire

(from French, approving) the ability to behave in the appropriate way in certain situations: He was renowned throughout the diplomatic world for his savoir faire.
The meaning of the French phrase is ‘know how to do’.
See also: faire, savoir
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • savoir
  • savoir-faire
  • raised in a barn
  • but for the grace of God
  • (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
  • a penny for them
  • great minds
  • great minds think alike
  • get thee behind me
  • be twiddling (one's) thumbs
References in periodicals archive
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Richard Hall, Savoir Faire, with Richard Mason, Ludgate Finance
Savoir Faire secures pounds 100,000 funding to grow the company
Savoir Faire PFW's mission is to "empower the local West Australian fashion community by creating ever growing business opportunities through events that connect people, encourage individuality and nurture creativity.
Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week To Showcase Indigenous Designers
Women, Work and The Art of Savoir Faire even includes a section near the end listing favorite recipes the author used when entertaining business associates at home.
Regis' Bookshelf
Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week will set up a program for indigenous artists, textile artists and designers that will provide the tools and the platform for indigenous creatives to gain recognition in an international arena.
World Fashion Week (WFW) Pre-Events Series To Kick-Off at The Historic 1st Edition Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week, Australia
Book your tickets to the Betty Tran Runway Event at Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week now: http://www.ticketbooth.com.au/event/preview/10296
Betty Tran To Transform Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week Runway
New York, United States, Mar 29, 2012 - (ABN Newswire) - (Global Fashion Wire) - With Grace is thrilled to announce its Riviera Dreaming collection launch at Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week on Friday 20 April, 2012.
With Grace Launch Their Second Collection 'Riviera Dreaming' at Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week 2012
New York, United States, Mar 24, 2012 - (ABN Newswire) - (Global Fashion Wire) - Savoir Faire Cosmetics- the most exciting and inspired cosmetics range to come out of Australia partners up with Perth Fashion Week- Western Australia's most powerful fashion brand, ensuring the success of WA's first trade event to be held in April 2012.
Savoir Faire Cosmetics Partners Up With Perth Fashion Week 2012
So it's no surprise that Furne One (pronounced Furne Ono) is the most talked about and anticipated Designer to be showcasing at Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre next month.
Furne One Set To Showcase At Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week
Melinda Looi has collaborated with brands such as L'Oreal, Levi's, Swatch, and will showcase her Couture spring collection on Thursday 19th April, at 7pm, on the Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week runway.
Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week - Meet The Designer: Melinda Looi