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savoir vivre (s) (noun) (no plural)
1. Knowledge of life in the world and the ways or usages of polite society.
2. A combination of worldly wisdom, self-confidence, and good social manners: Margaret's Aunt Karen is an inspiration for others because she lives her life with incredible savoir vivre."
3. Etymology: from French, savoir "to know" + vivre "to live."
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