faux pas

The definition of a faux pas is a behavioral gaffe or some type of social mistake that you make.

(noun)

An example of a faux pas is burping in public.

See faux pas in Webster's New World College Dictionary

a social blunder; error in etiquette; tactless act or remark

Origin: Fr, lit., false step

See faux pas in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. faux pas faux pas (fō päzˈ)

A social blunder.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: : faux, false

Origin: + pas, step

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