Faux means fake , imitation , or not real. It’s often used for things that look like something more expensive or natural, like faux fur or faux leather.

Quick meaning

  • Faux = not genuine, but made to look real.
  • It can also describe something insincere , like faux concern or faux outrage.

Example

  • “She bought a faux pearl necklace.”
    This means the pearls are imitation, not real.

Related phrase

  • Faux pas means a social mistake.

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