French translation of faux is 
faux

Meaning of "faux" in English

In English, "faux" is an adjective borrowed from the French, used to describe something that is imitation, artificial, or not genuine. It is commonly applied to objects, materials, or appearances that are designed to look like the real thing, such as faux fur or faux leather. The term is often associated with fashion and design, where a realistic but imitation product is sought after. It conveys a notion of style or luxury aimed towards a particular aesthetic without the associated cost or ethical concerns of using real materials.

Meaning of "faux" in French

In French, "faux" functions both as an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it means false or incorrect, and is used to describe something that is not true or is artificial. When used in contexts like "un faux tableau" or "un faux billet," it refers to a fake or counterfeit object. Additionally, "faux" can also imply a mistake or falsehood more generally, such as in "une déclaration fausse" meaning an incorrect statement. Its use is widespread in various contexts ranging from everyday conversations to formal discourses.

Pronunciation of "faux" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /fəʊ/

In English, "faux" is pronounced with a 'foh' sound, where the vowel resembles the 'o' in the word "go." This pronunciation is consistent across most English-speaking regions, although some variations may occur based on regional accents, notably with slight differences in the vowel sound.

Pronunciation of "faux" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /fo/

In French, "faux" is pronounced as 'foh,' with a short, crisp 'o' sound, similar to the 'o' in "go" but without a diphthong. There is minimal variation in its pronunciation across different French-speaking regions, though some regional accents may lightly alter the tone or emphasis.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. She bought a faux fur coat for the winter. - Elle a acheté un manteau en fausse fourrure pour l'hiver.
2. The museum displayed a faux painting that fooled many visitors. - Le musée a exposé un faux tableau qui a trompé de nombreux visiteurs.
3. He offered a faux apology after the incident. - Il a offert de fausses excuses après l'incident.
4. The fireplace was filled with faux logs. - La cheminée était remplie de fausses bûches.
5. Faux pearls are popular in jewelry making. - Les fausses perles sont populaires dans la fabrication de bijoux.
6. The actor gave a faux smile during the interview. - L'acteur a affiché un faux sourire pendant l'interview.
7. We decorated the room with faux plants for easy maintenance. - Nous avons décoré la pièce avec de fausses plantes pour un entretien facile.
8. The costume included a faux suede hat. - Le costume comprenait un chapeau en faux suède.
9. She admired the artist's use of faux finishes on the furniture. - Elle a admiré l'utilisation de finitions fausses par l'artiste sur les meubles.
10. The book cover featured a faux leather design. - La couverture du livre présentait un design en faux cuir.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "faux" in English

Synonyms: artificial, fake, counterfeit, imitation, false, bogus, sham, spurious, mock.

Antonyms: genuine, real, authentic, true, natural.

Similar Words: forged, fraudulent, phony, simulated, dummy.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "faux" in French

Synonyms: artificiel, factice, simulé, contrefait, feint, fallacieux, trompeur.

Antonyms: vrai, authentique, réel, véridique.

Similar Words: simulacre, bidon, mensonger, truqué.

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