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faux pas

/fəʊ pɑː/
Meanings

  • an error or breach of etiquette, often unintentional

    - "A person accidentally spilling food on someone else during a dinner party. "
    - "A guest not RSVPing to a party, resulting in the host having to prepare for an unexpected number of guests."
Synonyms

Freudian slip , blooper , blunder , boo-boo , defect , error , fault , fluff , gaffe , lapse , misstep , mistake , slip , stumble , thinko
Rhymes
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fawn pas,awn gaws
Homophones
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  1. faux () :

  2. pas () :

Variants
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faux pas
Forms
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Etymology
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The term 'faux pas' originated in French language around the 18th century. The term is a combination of two French words - 'faux' which means false or misleading, and 'pas' which means step. Hence, the term 'faux pas' refers to a false step or a misstep in terms of social etiquette or correct behavior.

Related Concepts
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  1. social etiquette: Social etiquette refers to the unwritten rules and expectations that govern polite and respectful behavior in social situations. The term 'faux pas' is often used to describe a violation or breach of social etiquette.

  2. correct behavior: Correct behavior refers to behavior that conforms to the rules, expectations, and norms of a particular social, cultural, or ethical context. The term 'faux pas' is often used to describe behavior that is incorrect or inappropriate for the particular social, cultural, or ethical context in which it occurs.

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