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/ˌsævwɑːˈfɛə/ · noun
The ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion..
Dr. Brighton-Pomfrey had the savoir-faire of a successful consultant; he prided himself on being all things to all men; but just for an instant he was at a loss what sort of thing he had to be here.
I am also deeply thankful to my editor Judy Knipe, whose savoir-faire and perfectionism gave the book its final polish and shape.
Use savoir-faire when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Savoir-faire means The ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion..
Common synonyms include know-how, address.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Dr. Brighton-Pomfrey had the savoir-faire of a successful consultant; he prided himself on being all things to all men; but just for an instant he was at a loss what sort of thing he had to be here.
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