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> "savoir faire" I don't understand this phrase. All the definitions i found seem to be about personal behavior. Is there an alternate definition? What are you

by dfc 10y ago

> "savoir faire" I don't understand this phrase. All the definitions i found seem to be about personal behavior. Is there an alternate definition? What are you trying to convey?

happyslobro 10y ago
"know how" in French
- dfc 10y ago
  In french is the term restricted to an individual? All of the definitions I found see me to relate to "know how react/behave according to prevailing social rules", eg: "the ability to behave in a correct and confident way in different situations". OP seemed to be referring to technical competency for an entire industry.
  - happyslobro 10y ago
    I've only ever heard it used in the context of an individual, along the lines of "does this guy have the know-how to lead the dev team?".
    - dfc 10y ago
      Thank you for indulging my pedantry.