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faux pas

Syllabification: (faux pas)

Pronunciation: /fō ˈpä, ˈfō ˌpä/

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Definition of faux pas

noun (plural same)

an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation.

Origin:

late 17th century: French, literally 'false step'

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Definition of faux pas in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

faute de mieux
fauteuil
Fauve
Fauvism
faux
faux pas
faux-naïf
fava bean
fave
favela
favicon

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