faux

adjective

ˈfō How to pronounce faux (audio)
Synonyms of faux
: not real or genuine: such as
a
: made to look like something else that is usually more valuable : imitation, fake
faux leather/fur
a string of faux pearls
… faux is the French word for fake, but it's a very chic fake. Faux marble, for example, is found in the best of homes.—Sylvia Sachs
b
: not sincere
a show of faux [=feigned] concern
On Monday the CEO dusted off a version of the "I'm sorry if I offended you" faux apology used when people really mean, "I'm sorry I got caught."—The East Bay (California) Times

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even the celebrity interior designer was fooled by the faux marble
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Zebra tablecloths and napkins completed the safari theme, and the walls were decorated with faux magazine covers of Bradfield and his partner, auctioneer William Featherby. — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 Such is the case with black faux-leather skirts—the bold and sensual style serves as the perfect anchor for incorporating more colors into your wardrobe. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026 The maybe-faux marble in the bathroom is also somewhat blinding, as is the amount of track lighting. — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2026 Alongside the Maxeine, the campaign also features the Nitro red croc knee-high, Jezzica zebra platform, Hexx spotted leopard pump and Icon faux-fur boot. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for faux

Word History

Etymology

French, false

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of faux was in 1682

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“Faux.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faux. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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from French, "false," from Latin falsus

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