How is the word faux pas translated from French to English

English translation
Misstep
noun

Erreur, surtout dans le comportement ou dans la préparation.

A mistake, especially in behavior or planning.

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  • Cette remarque a été un grave faux pas. — That comment was a serious misstep.

  • Un petit faux pas a coûté le contrat à l'équipe. — One small misstep cost the team the contract.

  • Envoyer ce courriel était-il un faux pas ? — Was sending that email a misstep?

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