faux

American  

[foh] / foʊ /

adjective

1. artificial or imitation; fake.

   a brooch with faux pearls.

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Etymology

Origin of faux

1670–80; < French; Old French fals < Latin falsus false

Example Sentences

Tess remains skeptical of the endeavor—greeting with sarcasm Jon’s assertion that having the faux Walter is “better than television” for company.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Why are you talking to me?” she mumbles in faux outrage.

From Los Angeles Times

Locals shuffled through makeshift aisles bounded by curio cabinets, wardrobes and home bars styled with faux cocktails for an imaginary party.

From Salon

But sometimes that meant his aides had the job of risk management, having to explain statements that appeared to be a departure from what the Pope had previously said or a diplomatic faux pas.

From BBC

For centuries, appearing in public without the proper headgear was a faux pas.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• ersatz
• fake
• false
• imitation
• imitative
• unreal