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misstep

UK
/ˈmɪs.tɛp/
US
/ˈmɪs.tɛp/
misstepnoun
missteps
pl
UK
/ˈmɪs.tɛp/
US
/ˈmɪs.tɛp/
Translations
faux pasAu sens figuré : erreur de jugement ou de conduite.
The company's financial misstep led to significant losses.
Le faux pas financier de l'entreprise a entraîné des pertes importantes.
Additional translations
faux pasAu sens propre : pas mal assuré ou maladroit.
Definitions
An act of stepping incorrectly or awkwardly.
Her misstep on the uneven pavement caused her to stumble.
A mistake or error in judgment or action.
The company's financial misstep led to significant losses.
Synonyms
mistake
blunder
misjudgment
miscalculation
slip
faux pas
error
misstepverb
misstepped
Past Simple
misstepped
Past Participle
misstepping
Gerund
UK
/ˌmɪsˈstɛp/
US
/ˌmɪsˈstɛp/
Translations
trébucherAu sens propre : faire un faux mouvement du pied.
She misstepped on the uneven pavement and twisted her ankle.
Elle a trébuché sur le trottoir irrégulier et s'est tordu la cheville.
se tromperAu sens figuré : commettre une erreur de jugement ou d'action.
He misstepped during the presentation and gave incorrect information.
Il s'est trompé pendant la présentation et a donné des informations incorrectes.
Definitions
To make a mistake or error in judgment or action.
He misstepped during the presentation and gave incorrect information.
To take a wrong step physically, often leading to a stumble or fall.
She misstepped on the uneven pavement and twisted her ankle.
Synonyms
err
blunder
stumble
slip up
trip up
falter
flub
make a mistake
miscalculate
go wrong
lapse
misjudge
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