faux pas
socially awkward or tactless act
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Summary
faux pas is a type of error[1]. It draws 632 Wikipedia views per month (type_of_error category, ranking #13 of 23).[2]
Key Facts
- faux pas's instance of is recorded as type of error[3].
- faux pas is a type of action[4].
- faux pas is a type of flaw[5].
- faux pas's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[6].
- faux pas's partially coincident with is recorded as rudeness[7].
- faux pas's contributing factor of is recorded as embarrassment[8].
- faux pas's contributing factor of is recorded as insult[9].
- faux pas's native label is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'faux pas'}[10].
- faux pas's does not have characteristic is recorded as tact[11].
- faux pas's characteristic of is recorded as behavior[12].
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Definition and Type
faux pas's instance of is recorded as type of error[3]. Recorded subclass of include action[4] and flaw[5].
Why It Matters
faux pas draws 632 Wikipedia views per month (type_of_error category, ranking #13 of 23).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[13] It is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[14]