faux
word
Definition
Used to describe something made to look like something else, especially when it is not genuine; fake or imitation.
Usage & Nuances
Borrowed from French. Most often used with nouns about fashion or decor ('faux fur', 'faux leather'). Sounds more formal or stylish than saying 'fake'. Usually not used for people or abstract things.
Spanish: falso - imitaciónPortuguese (BR): falso - de mentiraPortuguese (PT): falso - de imitaçãoChinese (Simplified): 假 (仿制的)Chinese (Traditional): 假 (仿製的)Hindi: नकली - ढोंगीArabic: مزيف - مقلدBengali: নকল - কৃত্রিমRussian: искусственный - ненастоящийJapanese: フェイク - 人工のVietnamese: giả - mô phỏngKorean: 인조 - 모조Turkish: sahte - yapayUrdu: نقلی - مصنوعیIndonesian: palsu - tiruan
Example Sentences
This rug is made of faux fur.
basic
The flowers are faux, not real.
basic
She bought a faux leather jacket.
basic
I love decorating my apartment with faux plants because they’re easy to take care of.
natural
He wore a faux diamond ring to impress his friends.
natural
These shoes look expensive, but they’re totally faux.
natural