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How is the word faux pas translated from French to English

Erreur, surtout dans le comportement ou dans la préparation.

A mistake, especially in behavior or planning.

noun
English translation
Misstep

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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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FAQ about “faux pas”

How is “faux pas” translated from French?
“faux pas” translates into English as “Misstep”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “faux pas” mean?
Meaning of “faux pas”: Erreur, surtout dans le comportement ou dans la préparation. In English — “Misstep”.
What part of speech is “faux pas”?
“faux pas” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “faux pas”?
Example sentences with “faux pas” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “faux pas”?
Add “faux pas” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.