{"id":3989,"date":"2020-11-17T19:31:09","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T03:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/?p=3989"},"modified":"2021-04-07T16:53:24","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T23:53:24","slug":"faux-pas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/faux-pas\/","title":{"rendered":"Faux Pas Meaning &amp; How to Use It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Click below to listen to a recording of this passage about faux pas.<\/em><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3989-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Faux-Pas-Introduction.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Faux-Pas-Introduction.mp3\">https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Faux-Pas-Introduction.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">English borrows a lot of terms from other languages, just as other languages borrow many terms from English. For example, French uses the word \u201csandwich\u201d all the time (with a slightly different pronunciation), even though the word originated in England in the 18th century. Alternatively, English uses the term <\/span><b><i>faux pas<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, even though it is French in origin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, what does the term mean? How can you use it in a sentence? And finally, does it have any synonyms in English? We will answer all of these questions and more, but first, let\u2019s define the term:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Faux Pas | Usage, Examples, and History | English Lesson\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kfDcXu6X6OU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Faux Pas Meaning &amp; Origin<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Click below to listen to a recording of this passage.<\/em><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3989-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Faux-Pas-Faux-Pas-Meaning-and-origin.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Faux-Pas-Faux-Pas-Meaning-and-origin.mp3\">https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Faux-Pas-Faux-Pas-Meaning-and-origin.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As previously mentioned, faux pas is a French word that people frequently use in English. In French, faux means \u201cfalse,\u201d while pas means \u201cdance step.\u201d The word has been around for hundreds of years (if not longer) and has been in use in English since the 17th century. However, this still leaves us without a precise definition. So, what is a faux pas? Does it just mean a \u201cfalse dance step?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In short, no. This meaning is mostly metaphorical. The term can actually be applied in a wide range of social situations, not just dancing! So, here\u2019s what the term really means:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An embarrassing or thoughtless action or statement made in a social setting.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In other words, a faux pas is like a slight, but noticeable social mistake. Now that you know what the phrase really means, the original French definitions start to make sense. Hundreds of years ago, kings and queens would often hold social gatherings in which dancing was involved. If someone made a mistake while dancing, people would likely notice and the person would be very embarrassed about it. Thus, they committed a faux pas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Faux On Its Own<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s also important to note that faux is used on its own in English as a replacement for \u201cfake.\u201d For example, if you buy a faux fur coat, it means that the coat is not made with real animal fur. Similarly, you might accidentally buy a faux diamond ring instead of a real one! However, once you add \u201cpas\u201d to it, the meaning changes drastically.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Pronounce Faux Pas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Click below to listen to a recording of this passage.<\/em><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3989-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Faux-Pas-How-to-Pronounce.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Faux-Pas-How-to-Pronounce.mp3\">https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Faux-Pas-How-to-Pronounce.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since the term is French in origin, its spelling and pronunciation differ from most English words. Based on the spelling, you might think that it sounds like \u201cfox pass,\u201d but that is not the case. Instead, the \u201cau\u201d in faux makes an \u201coh\u201d sound and the \u201cx\u201d is silent. In pas, the \u201ca\u201d sounds like \u201cau\u201d in the word \u201ccaught,\u201d while the \u201cs\u201d silent. Therefore, the term is pronounced like \u201cfoh-pah.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fortunately, the term is spelled the same in both the singular and plural form. However, the pronunciation is different when you\u2019re talking about more than one. In the plural form, you add a \u201cz\u201d sound on the end of the phrase, so that it sounds like \u201cfoh-pahz.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Examples of Social Mistakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Click below to listen to a recording of this passage.<\/em><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3989-4\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Faux-Pas-Examples-of-Social-Mistakes.mp3?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Faux-Pas-Examples-of-Social-Mistakes.mp3\">https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Faux-Pas-Examples-of-Social-Mistakes.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before we look at how to use faux pas in English, let\u2019s look at some real-life examples. As you can imagine, people might have different opinions about what counts as a faux pas and what doesn\u2019t. There are also different kinds of social blunders around the world, which can differ by region, culture, religion, or language. In any case, let\u2019s look at a few common examples that are (more or less) universal:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Invasive questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/how-to-ask-questions-in-english\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Asking questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> about someone\u2019s income, sex life, or any other topic that might be too personal or indiscrete could fall into this category.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Bad manners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; If you\u2019re at a formal dinner party and you start talking over people, eating with your hands, or playing with your silverware, you might be guilty of a faux pas!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Mild insults <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; Insults are generally considered faux pas if they are made in a public way and are believed to be unwarranted. For example, if someone invites you to their home and you criticize their decorating skills, you\u2019ve likely committed a faux pas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Overindulging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; Eating or drinking too much alcohol in a public setting would likely be seen as a faux pas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Rude or obscene gestures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; Making rude or obscene gestures with your hands, arms, face, or any part of your body would be considered a faux pas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Minor mistakes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; In English, it is common to designate what kind of faux pas someone has made. For example, you can make a fashion faux pas by wearing the wrong attire for a certain occasion, while you can make a food faux pas by eating pizza with a fork and knife!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3990 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Magoosh_Faux_Pas_2.png\" alt=\"Illustration of a group of people eating and one person stuffing their face in the plate, representing a faux pa or social mistake\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Magoosh_Faux_Pas_2.png 1280w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Magoosh_Faux_Pas_2-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Magoosh_Faux_Pas_2-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Magoosh_Faux_Pas_2-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As you can see, a faux pas is not always serious and can be highly subjective. What one person considers to be rude or ill-mannered might be a totally acceptable action for someone else. This brings us to the concept of cultural mistakes and faux pas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cultural Mistakes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The examples listed above do not cover all the different kinds of faux pas. As previously stated, these can change based on where you live. For example, eating with your hands may be customary in some countries, but rude in others. So, let\u2019s look at a few interesting cultural gaffes from around the world:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Greetings<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While the handshake is common in most business settings throughout the world, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/english-conversation-practice-greetings-questions-and-phrases\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">social greetings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can differ greatly by country. For example, in most European and some South American countries, it is normal to kiss someone on the cheek when you greet them. However, if you do this in Asia, the Middle East, and most parts of the United States, it would be considered a faux pas. Alternatively, bowing is considered a sign of respect in Japan and some other Asian countries, but in most other countries it would seem completely out of place!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Gestures<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sometimes, the same gesture can mean something totally different based on your location. In the United States and many western countries, the \u201cthumbs-up\u201d gesture can mean \u201cOK\u201d or \u201cgood job.\u201d However, in countries like Iraq, Iran, or Russia, it is considered a rude gesture!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reverence<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Showing reverence (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">deep respect<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">) for different things is very important in many countries. For example, in the United States, people are expected to respect the national flag by not allowing it to touch the ground. In China and Japan, you\u2019re expected to take your shoes off before entering a sacred place (like a temple) or someone\u2019s home. In Thailand, touching someone\u2019s head is a huge sign of disrespect and a major faux pas!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These are just a few social mistakes from different countries, but in reality, there are thousands of cultural slip-ups out there. So, the next time you travel, make sure to research what you should and shouldn\u2019t do at your destination!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Use Faux Pas in a Sentence<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Click below to listen to a recording of this passage.<\/em><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3989-5\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Faux-Pas-How-to-use-Faux-Pax-in-a-Sentence-and-Conclusion.mp3?_=5\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Faux-Pas-How-to-use-Faux-Pax-in-a-Sentence-and-Conclusion.mp3\">https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/files\/Faux-Pas-How-to-use-Faux-Pax-in-a-Sentence-and-Conclusion.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that you know what it means and how to say it, it\u2019s time to figure out how to use faux pas in a sentence! As a noun phrase, the term is pretty easy to use. You just have to put it in the right context. Here are a few examples:<\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">He made a major faux pas when he visited Singapore and spit his gum out on the sidewalk!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">That dress is the worst fashion faux pas I\u2019ve ever seen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I don\u2019t think that ordering your steak well-done is a faux pas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I\u2019m afraid that I\u2019ll make an embarrassing faux pas at the party.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To me, heckling a comedian is a huge faux pas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Often times, the phrase is simply used as a way to categorize an action. For example, you might say \u201cignoring your friend at a party is a big social faux pas\u201d or \u201cmany people think drinking too much is a faux pas, but I disagree.\u201d No matter how you choose to use the term, it always refers to the same kind of action (i.e. a social mistake).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Synonyms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re looking for different ways to say faux pas in English, you have a few options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gaffe<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blunder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indiscretion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mistake<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Slip-up<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Impropriety<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blooper (less common)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While these terms all have similar meanings, faux pas is slightly more specific to mistakes made in social situations. In any case, these are all good replacements for the term if you want to mix things up!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Faux pas is one of many borrowed terms in English. For English speakers, the spelling and pronunciation may be a little odd, but it is a very common and useful term to know nonetheless. Now that you know what it means and how to use it, maybe you can avoid making any faux pas in the future!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We hope you found this guide on how to use faux pas in English useful! As always, for all things English conversation, grammar, or job-related, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/speaking.magoosh.com\/\">Magoosh Speaking<\/a> today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Click below to listen to a recording of this passage about faux pas. &nbsp; English borrows a lot of terms from other languages, just as other languages borrow many terms from English. 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