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Definition of “Faux Pas”
“Faux Pas” is a favorite phrase among fashionistas. But is the term a faux pas, in itself?
Faux Pas (IPA /ˌfoʊˈpɑː/, plural: faux pas /ˌfoʊˈpɑː(z)/) French for “false step” (but more literal or more grave).
Instead, the French would understand what we say better with “il ne faut pas” or just “faut pas:” “must not.”
If the French were to use a term for a fashion don’t, themselves, they would say “erreur” or “gaffe.”
We silly Americans! We butcher le French!
by Designer Ella on January 16, 2006
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Andi Says:
January 17th, 2006 at 1:24 pm
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