faux
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɔks// UK //fˈəʊ// faux
adj. not real; a copy that looks like the original but is made of cheaper material.
adj. artificial or imitation; used to describe something that mimics a more valuable or authentic original, often implying inferior quality.
She bought a faux leather jacket.
The restaurant used faux wood panels to create a warm atmosphere without the high cost of real timber.
The museum displayed a convincing faux painting that fooled many visitors, though experts noted the synthetic texture of the canvas.