misstep in French
misstep in French is faux pas, bourde, s'emmêler les pinceaux — misstep means a mistake or poor decision, especially one that damages someone's reputation or plans.
misstep in French
faux pas
A step that is wrong, a false step.
faux pas
(figurative) An error or mistake.
bourde
(figurative) An error or mistake.
s'emmêler les pinceaux
(intransitive) To step badly or incorrectly.
trébucher
(intransitive) To step badly or incorrectly.
gaffer
(intransitive) To make an error or mistake.
What does "misstep" mean?
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noun A mistake or poor decision, especially one that damages someone's reputation or plans.
"The company's pricing change was a costly misstep."
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noun A wrong or clumsy physical step.
"He recovered quickly after a misstep on the icy path."
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misstep in a sentence
- The company's pricing change was a costly misstep.
- One misstep in the negotiation nearly cost them the deal.
- He recovered quickly after a misstep on the icy path.
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What is "misstep" in French?
"misstep" in French is faux pas, bourde, s'emmêler les pinceaux. misstep means: A mistake or poor decision, especially one that damages someone's reputation or plans.
How do you use "misstep" in a sentence?
Example: "The company's pricing change was a costly misstep." In French, "misstep" is faux pas, bourde, s'emmêler les pinceaux.
Are there other ways to say "misstep" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "misstep": faux pas, bourde, s'emmêler les pinceaux, trébucher, gaffer.
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