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self-possessed

/ˌself.pəˈzest/

/ˌsɛlf.pəˈzɛst/

Translations

self-possessedadjective

/ˌself.pəˈzest/

/ˌsɛlf.pəˈzɛst/

Used of a person who is calm, confident, and in control of their emotions or behavior; commonly used both attributively and predicatively.

maître de soiSe dit d’une personne calme, sûre d’elle et qui maîtrise ses émotions.

She remained self-possessed during the interview.

Elle est restée maître d’elle pendant l’entretien.

Additional translations

poséPlus courant pour décrire quelqu’un de calme et de contenu.

impassibleSouligne l’absence visible d’émotion.

self-possessedadjective

Calm, confident, and in control of one's emotions or behavior.

She remained self-possessed during the interview.