Question

‘Faux pas’ means ____________

• A. an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation.
• B. a particular way or method of doing something.
• C. a feeling of having already experienced the present situation.
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

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

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.