Meaning offaux pasin English

Noun

1. a tactless mistake; embarrassing error
   Making a joke about someone's culture is a faux pas that can offend many people.
   Synonyms:

   gaffeblundermistakeerrorindiscretion
   Antonyms:

   diplomacytactdiscretionproprietyetiquette
2. a social blunder (causing awkwardness)
   Wearing casual clothes to a formal wedding is a faux pas that can draw unwanted attention.
   Synonyms:

   gaffeblundermistakeimproprietyindiscretion
   Antonyms:

   diplomacytactetiquetteproprietydecorum