Definition of Faux pas

a social blunder that is quite embarrassing

Examples of Faux pas in a sentence

Cathy committed a huge faux pas when she licked the spoon and put it back in the cake batter.  🔊

Because Frank made a gigantic faux pas at the Christmas party last year, he is not invited to this year’s event.  🔊

The manager’s faux pas of refusing to serve an interracial couple became a viral video and ended his career.  🔊

If you make a faux pas of manners during dinner, my proper mother will correct you.  🔊

Claire committed a huge faux pas when she wore black to her cousin’s wedding.  🔊

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