Word
faux
US/ˈfɔks/
UK/fˈəʊ/
Fashion
Definition
adj. made to look like something else, especially a natural material like fur or leather.
adj. artificial or imitation; specifically used to describe materials designed to mimic the appearance of natural or expensive substances.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“She bought a faux leather jacket.”
contextual
“The restaurant used faux wood panels to create a warm atmosphere without the high cost of real timber.”
complex
“The museum displayed a convincing faux painting that fooled many visitors, though experts noted the synthetic texture of the canvas.”
Usage
Usually placed immediately before the noun it modifies.
Pitfall
She wore a fox fur coat.
She wore a faux fur coat.
Be careful with spelling; 'faux' means fake, while 'fox' is the animal. They are pronounced similarly in some accents.
Real-World Examples
“Jennifer Lopez, wearing faux fur, and Juliette Binoche on the Stella McCartney front row in Paris.” Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
01. faux queen
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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