Translation of faux – English–Mandarin Chinese dictionary
(Translation of faux from the Cambridge English-Chinese (Simplified) Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of faux
faux
In my view, item 4 has been included because of a faux pas by a number of colleagues.
Instead of that, he made what we felt was a most unfortunate faux pus recently.
From the
Hansard archive
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In addition to distressing the finish, the artisan may reapply historical paint colors, antique-like faux finish and crackle varnishes.
Nevertheless, it is instructive to trace his faux pas.
From the Cambridge English Corpus
It is also engraved across the faux hearth, above the video fireplace, in his studio, under his portrait.
Each gallery is linked by a themed street, featuring vehicles as well as faux shop fronts.
This finding suggests difficulty in truly empathizing with the characters in the stories or an indifference to the impact of the faux pas on the speaker or the listener.
From the Cambridge English Corpus
He was uninvited, and a series of faux pas lead to his expulsion from the party.
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