faux

adjective

ˈfō 

: 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

Synonyms

• artificial
• bogus
• dummy
• ersatz
• factitious
• fake
• false
• imitation
• imitative
• man-made
• mimic
• mock
• pretend
• sham
• simulated
• substitute
• synthetic

Examples of faux in a Sentence

even the celebrity interior designer was fooled by the faux marble

Recent Examples on the Web

The look featured a cropped black faux fur coat with white details along the cuffs, collar and pockets. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024

This Pillow Cover With a Metallic Design Made from faux leather, this pillow cover creates an abstract and modern look in every room. —Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024

The faux Christmas tree is easy to stake into the ground and is controlled by a remote. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024

In the post, Cardi showcased affordable faux fur coats priced under $200, but some followers were quick to question why a star—known for rocking high-end brands like Hermès and Chanel—would collaborate with Shein. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, false

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing faux

• faux hawk
• faux-naïf
• faux-naif
• faux pas

Kids Definition

faux

adjective

ˈfō 

: imitation entry 2

faux marble

Etymology

from French, "false," from Latin falsus