/foʊ/ or /ˈfoʊt/ (English) /foʊ/ (French)

Definitions

1. noun

A French term used to describe a fault or a defect in a wine, often due to poor winemaking techniques or natural factors.

“The sommelier explained to us that the wine had a faut due to the vineyard’s unusual weather conditions that year.”

2. verb

To have a fault or defect in something, especially in wine.

“The winemaker was ashamed to admit that he had fauted the new vintage.”