FAUX PAS


Meaning of FAUX PAS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ foʊ pɑ: ]

( faux pas)

A faux pas is a socially embarrassing action or mistake. ( FORMAL )

It was not long before I realised the enormity of my faux pas.

= gaffe, blunder

N-COUNT

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