Faux Pas

Synonyms of faux pas

• mistake
• blunder
• gaffe

Antonyms of faux pas

• success
• accomplishment
• perfection

Collocations of faux pas

social faux pas

Frequency: 70 %

She made a big social faux pas by insulting the host.

embarrassing faux pas

Frequency: 60 %

His embarrassing faux pas at the party made everyone cringe.

awkward faux pas

Frequency: 50 %

The awkward faux pas during the presentation left everyone speechless.

major faux pas

Frequency: 45 %

Her major faux pas cost her the promotion she was hoping for.

unintentional faux pas

Frequency: 35 %

His unintentional faux pas offended many people in the room.

Idiomatic Expressions for faux pas

• Phrase: Avoid a faux pas
  Meaning: To prevent making a mistake in social situations
  Usage: It's important to be aware of cultural customs to avoid a faux pas when traveling abroad.