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What Does FAUX PAS Mean?
FAUX PAS means "Mistake (from the French for "false step")".Image for FAUX PAS
When I write FAUX PAS, I mean this:

"Mistake (from the French for "false step")"
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"Mistake (from the French for "false step")" is the most common definition for FAUX PAS on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.FAUX PAS | |
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Definition: | Mistake (from the French for "false step") |
Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
Guessability: | ![]() 1: Easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
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FAUX PAS
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