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Etymology
From the F. phrase #French|faux pas, of the same meaning; composed of faux#French|faux, �false�, and pas#French|pas, �step�.

Pronunciation
of the singular form:

• RP IPA|/fÉ�Ê�â��pÉ�Ë�/

of the plural form:

• RP IPA|/fÉ�Ê�â��pÉ�Ë�z/

Noun
en-noun|faux pas|sg=faux pas

1. A blunder (especially used in social contexts).

Translations
trans-top|A social blunder
French: faux pas#French|faux pas m
trans-mid
German: Fauxpas m
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French

Pronunciation
IPA|/fo�pa/

Noun
faux pas (plural faux pas)<!--plural is the same as singular-->

1. faux pas, blunder

cs:faux pas
fr:faux pas
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• 2007-12-28 18:50 - VolkovBot - robot Adding: [[cs:faux pas]]

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