gaffe

UK
/ɡæf/
US
/ɡæf/

Translations

gaffenoun
gaffes
pl
UK
/ɡæf/
US
/ɡæf/
The politician's gaffe during the speech led to widespread criticism.
La gaffe du politicien pendant le discours a suscité de vives critiques.
Additional translations
bévueMoins familier que « gaffe » ; s’emploie pour une erreur maladroite ou embarrassante.

Definitions

gaffenoun
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder.
The politician's gaffe during the speech led to widespread criticism.