[plǿi kai] (v, exp) EN: make a fool of oneself ; manifest one's stupidity ; make a faux pas ; make a blunder ; make a gaffe ; pull a bonerFR: gaffer ; commettre une bévue ; faire une gaffe (fam.) ; faire une boulette (fig. - fam.)
‖ [ F. See False, and Pas. ] A false step; a mistake or wrong measure; especially, a slip or misstep in social etiquette; a blunder in conduct or manners that causes embarassment; as, he committed the faux pas of mentioning John's former wife. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]