/foʊt/ or /foʊt/; also /fōt/ or /fɔːt/ in British English, as a loanword from French

Definitions

1. noun

a fault or failing, especially one that is considered to be a moral failing or an error in judgment, often resulting in a sense of regret or remorse

“Her greatest faute was not speaking up when she witnessed the injustice.”

2. noun

a blunder or an awkward mistake, especially in social situations

“The faute she made at the dinner party led to an awkward conversation.”

3. noun

a fault or failing, especially one that is considered to be a moral failing or an error in judgment, often resulting in a sense of regret or remorse, (in the past mainly used in French)

“The great faute of the king led to his downfall.”