How to use "faux pas" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

Example sentences for "faux pas" in popular movie and book plots

The unmannerly Rider commits a social faux pas in the town which alienates the populace. - The Rider
Hacker nearly lets slip that he met him, but covers his faux pas just in time. - The Greasy Pole
The elder Calhoun hopes that Gloria will make some sort of faux pas that will discourage his son from seeking her hand in marriage. - The Delicious Little Devil
He was uninvited, and a series of faux pas lead to his expulsion from the party. - The Double (Dostoyevsky novel)

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