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- [sav-wahr-vee-vruh, -veev; French sa-vwar-vee-vruh]
- /ˈsæv wɑrˈvi vrə, -ˈviv; French sa vwarˈvi vrə/
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- [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
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Origin of savoir-vivre
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < French: literally, knowing how to live
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Parts of speech for Savoir-vivre
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
savoir-vivre popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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