What is another word for faute?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːt] (IPA)

The French word "faute" translates to fault or mistake in English. There are many synonyms for this word, including "erreur" (error), "megarde" (slip-up), "bevue" (blunder), "maladresse" (clumsiness), "gaffe" (blunder), "faux pas" (social misstep), and "inadvertance" (inadvertence). Each of these words refers to different types or degrees of fault or mistake. Some are minor slip-ups, while others are major blunders that can have serious consequences. The nuance of each synonym allows the speaker to convey a more precise meaning and add richness to their language.

What are the hypernyms for Faute?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Faute

  • Also Johnn Lydgate Wryteth after an hyer rate; It is dyffuse to fynde The sentence of his mynde, Yet wryteth he in his kynd, No man that can amend Those maters that he hath pende; Yet some men fynde a faute, And say he wryteth too haute.
    John Lydgate

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