faux

Meanings

• adjective

  Something that is not genuine; imitation.

• verb

  To make or present as something other than what it really is; counterfeit.

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Pronunciation

1. /fəʊ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

genuine

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Synonyms

cod , mock

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with faux
how , now , show

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Homophones

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1. Faux pas (French) : A social blunder or mistake
   

2. Faux (English) : False
   

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Variants

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faux , faux hawk , faux hawks , faux-hawk , faux-hawks , fauxhawk , fauxhawks , faux-naif , faux pas , faux bonhomme

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Etymology

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French word originated from the Latin term 'falsus' meaning false.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'faux pas' is derived from the French words 'faux' (false) and 'pas' (step), meaning 'a false step'.

2. The term 'faux' is often used in fashion to describe items that imitate the style of high-end designer clothing, but are not actually made by the designer.

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Related Concepts

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1. Counterfeit: A false copy of something, often used to deceive or defraud.

2. Imitation: The act of making something that resembles an original.

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Culture

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In art, 'faux' refers to a painting technique that imitates the style of an artist or period, often used to deceive collectors or create a historical illusion.

How to Memorize "faux"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fake or counterfeit item, such as a counterfeit dollar bill.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'faux' with the word 'false' or 'counterfeit'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic: 'Faux is False'.

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