faux pas

英 [ˌfəʊ ˈpɑː]

美 [ˌfoʊ ˈpɑː]

n. 有失检点; 失态; 失礼; 失言

牛津词典

noun

有失检点；失态；失礼；失言
an action or a remark that causes embarrassment because it is not socially correct

N-COUNT 失态;有失检点;失礼
Afaux pasis a socially embarrassing action or mistake.
1. It was not long before I realised the enormity of my faux pas.
  没过多久，我就意识到自己有多么失态。

noun

What has been your most memorable faux pas during your time in China?
在中国，什么是你记忆深刻的失礼？
George, ray is sorry for his Faux pas.
乔治，雷为他的失礼（法语）道歉。
What is the greatest fashion faux pas?
在时尚界，最丢脸的事是什么？
My dear, I've committed the most fearful faux pas.
亲爱的，我犯了一个最可怕的错误。
Appearing ostentatious isn't a faux pas in China, it's often the goal.
炫富在中国并不失礼，常常还是人们追逐的目标。
You know what? Next time I make a faux pas like you.
你知道吗？下次我像你一样的失礼的时候。
This faux pas is forgivable from time to time, but when it becomes a persistent characteristic, interrupting may cost you your job. and even a few friends.
这种失礼的行为有时候会被对方原谅，但是如果演变为一种习惯就会使你丢掉自己的饭碗，甚至失去朋友。
Relationship between Faux Pas Comprehension, Social Interaction Skill and Language in School-Age Children
学龄儿童的失言理解与社会交往技能和语言的关系
It was not long before I realised the enormity of my faux pas.
没过多久，我就意识到自己有多么失态。
Feeding sea gulls is another faux pas, one almost universally reviled by beach regulars.
喂海鸥是另一样不合礼仪的事，几乎到处都受到沙滩常客的怒斥。