Is 'Faux' the new 'Fake'?

[NoBorders]

We all seem to be saying 'faux' when 'fake' would work just fine.

Just asking.

:-)

[Greyskye]

1. Not exactly new...

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/faux

faux (f)
adj.
Artificial; fake: faux pearls.
(French, from Old French fals; see false.)

Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj. 1. fauxfaux - not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article; "it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur"; "faux pearls"; "false teeth"; "decorated with imitation palm leaves"; "a purse of simulated alligator hide"
imitation, simulated, fake, false
artificial, unreal - contrived by art rather than nature; "artificial flowers"; "artificial flavoring"; "an artificial diamond"; "artificial fibers"; "artificial sweeteners"

[NoBorders]

3. Uh, yes, I realize it's a synonym.

Just thought it was interesting to see it used so frequently in political discussions.

D'ailleurs, je parle francais. Merci.

[crispini]

2. Because the implicit slam on Fox / Faux news is just too much fun to pass up.

[Connonym]

4. that's my take on it

and slap me on the head and call me a dork but I'm still amused by it every single time

[crispini]

6. me too!

:hi:

[Greyskye]

5. Better answer than mine.

Thanks crispini.

Sorry NoBorders. :hi:

[NoBorders]

7. Just call me Mr. Huffy

:-)

[Greyskye]

9. and I'm Mr. Pedantic

:D

[NoBorders]

10. Nice to meet you Mr. P.

-Mr. H.

(Mr. P is also my alter ego.)

[Greyskye]

12. You as well, Mr. H.

:hi:

[NoBorders]

8. OK, that makes sense

Thanks.

[Jamastiene]

11. Faux has always meant fake.

It's our way of resisting the propaganda of the BFEE. :P