faux

adjective

ˈfō 

: not real or genuine: such as

a

: made to look like something else that is usually more valuable : imitation, fake

faux leather/fur

a string of faux pearls

… faux is the French word for fake, but it's a very chic fake. Faux marble, for example, is found in the best of homes.

—Sylvia Sachs

b

: not sincere

a show of faux [=feigned] concern

On Monday the CEO dusted off a version of the "I'm sorry if I offended you" faux apology used when people really mean, "I'm sorry I got caught."

—The East Bay (California) Times

Synonyms

• synthetic
• fake
• simulated
• artificial
• imitation
• dummy
• false
• mock

Examples of faux in a Sentence

even the celebrity interior designer was fooled by the faux marble

Recent Examples on the Web

Csvinkiko Oversized Full-Zip Faux Suede Jacket An oversized fit and drop shoulders make this faux suede zip-up jacket an ideal overcoat for bulky layers. —Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025

The blend of faux eucalyptus leaves, berries, and ferns gives it multiple textures, and the subtle inclusion of white pumpkins adds a festive twist. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025

Captured by photographer Brian Ziff, Hilton posed on a recreation of the music video set, faux Mars landscape and all. —Kyle Denis, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025

The necklace—five strands of costume pearls by Roger Scemama for Hubert de Givenchy, fastened with a crystal brooch—turned faux bijoux into cinematic iconography. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French, false

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing faux

• faux hawk
• faux-naïf
• faux-naif
• faux pas

Rhymes for faux

• beau
• beaux
• blow
• boe
• bro
• coe
• crow
• doe
• doh
• dough
• eau
• eaux

Kids Definition

faux

adjective

ˈfō 

: imitation entry 2

faux marble

Etymology

from French, "false," from Latin falsus