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faux

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /foʊ/ · UK /fəʊ/

faux means: Made to look real, although it is artificial.

adjective

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Made to look real, although it is artificial.

  • The jacket is made of faux leather.
  • She wore a necklace of faux pearls.
  • These faux flowers look surprisingly real.

Similar words: fake, imitation, artificial

Opposites: real, genuine

Common phrases: faux leather, faux fur, faux pearls

Questions about faux

What does faux mean?

Made to look real, although it is artificial.

What is faux in other languages?

Türkçe: suni · Español: artificial · Français: faux · Deutsch: künstlich · Italiano: finto · 日本語: 人工の

How do you pronounce faux?

In American English /foʊ/; in British English /fəʊ/.

How do you use faux in a sentence?

The jacket is made of faux leather. She wore a necklace of faux pearls.

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