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faux pas vs gaffe

gaffe vs faux pas

faux pas and gaffe both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
faux pas Yes No No No
gaffe Yes No No No
As nouns, faux pas and gaffe are synonyms defined as:
  • faux pas and gaffe: a socially awkward or tactless act
Other synonyms of faux pas include gaucherie, slip, solecism.
faux pas (noun) gaffe (noun)
a socially awkward or tactless act a socially awkward or tactless act
Difference between faux pas and gaffe

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