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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The ground floor features an 18-seat bar with a rum wall backsplash, carved Moai heads and high-tops that spill out to a lush faux-grass courtyard framed in palm trees and tiki-totem pillars. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 Pieces are reworked with crystal details, lace, embroidery, cargo pockets, wing graphics, patches, faux leather and True Religion’s signature stitching. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 This one’s faux-fur trim and lining and cushioned Skechers Memory Foam™ footbed will keep their feet incredibly toasty. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026 The faux-fur lining adds warmth on chilly days, while the cooling memory foam insoles and roomy toe area keep your feet comfortable. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 7 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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from French, "false," from Latin falsus

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