Faux ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Faux ( adjective )

Not genuine or real; artificial or imitation.

Origin:

French, literally "false".

Examples:

1. She wore a faux fur coat to the party.
2. The diamond in the ring was faux and not real.
3. He speaks with a faux accent.
4. The store sells faux leather bags.
5. The painting was a faux masterpiece.

(As a noun)

Faux ( noun )

Not genuine or real; artificial or imitation.

Origin:

French, literally "false".

Examples:

1. She wore a faux fur coat to the party.
2. The diamond in the ring was faux and not real.
3. He speaks with a faux accent.
4. The store sells faux leather bags.
5. The painting was a faux masterpiece.