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‘Faux pas’ means ____________

Aan embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation.

Ba particular way or method of doing something.

Ca feeling of having already experienced the present situation.

Dnone of the above

Answer:

A. an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation.

Read Explanation:

Faux pas is a French expression used in English.
It means → a socially awkward mistake / embarrassing action.

✔ Example:

  • It was a faux pas to ask her age.

  • He made a social faux pas at the party.


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