What Does FAUX PAS Mean?
The Quick Answer
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")"
Summary of Key Points
"Mistake (from the French for "false step")" is, by far, the most common meaning for FAUX PAS when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| FAUX PAS | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Mistake (from the French for "false step") |
| Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
| Guessability: |  1: Easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of FAUX PAS Used in a Text
FAUX PAS
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