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faux pas

[ foh pah ]

noun

plural faux pas
  1. a slip or blunder in etiquette, manners, or conduct; an embarrassing social blunder or indiscretion.

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faux pas

/ fo pɑ; ˌfəʊ ˈpɑː /

noun

  1. a social blunder or indiscretion
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of faux pas1

First recorded in 1670–80; from French: literally, “false step”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of faux pas1

C17: from French: false step

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