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faux pas

The x and final s are silent in the singular.
Classic French in English Society & ideas
faux pas
faux pas

Definition

An embarrassing social mistake.

From French faux pas.

Merriam-Webster records 1676 for this headword. The date refers to the dictionary’s recorded sense, which may differ from the meaning illustrated here. See the dictionary entry.

Example of use

Mentioning the surprise party was a faux pas.

Historical attestation

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faux%20pas

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