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faux pas

/ˌfəʊ ˈpɑː/

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/ˌfəʊ ˈpɑː/C1formal
  • ruФранцузское заимствование, используемое в английском языке для описания неловкой или бестактной социальной ошибки, часто связанной с нарушением этикета или неуместным замечанием в социальной ситуации.

A French loanword used in English to describe an embarrassing or tactless social blunder, often involving a breach of etiquette or an inappropriate remark in a social situation.

  1. Social blunderB2formal

    An embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation.

    ruСоциальная оплошность

    • He committed a major faux pas by asking about her salary.
    • Wearing casual clothes to a formal dinner is a serious faux pas.
    • She realized her faux pas when she mentioned his ex-wife.
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