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calm vs sang-froid

sang-froid vs calm

calm and sang-froid both are nouns.

calm is an adjective but sang-froid is not an adjective.

calm is a verb but sang-froid is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
calm Yes Yes Yes No
sang-froid Yes No No No
As nouns, sang-froid is a hyponym of calm; that is, sang-froid is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than calm:
  • calm: steadiness of mind under stress
  • sang-froid: great coolness and composure under strain
calm (noun) sang-froid (noun)
steadiness of mind under stress great coolness and composure under strain
wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale
calm (adjective) sang-froid (adjective)
(of weather) free from storm or wind
not agitated; without losing self-possession
calm (verb) sang-froid (verb)
cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
make steady
make calm or still
become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
Difference between calm and sang-froid

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