A word that describes something you shouldn't have said

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I remember it being a Latin or French term. It must be a synonym for bêtise–“a foolish or ill-timed remark or action.” But I can't find it anywhere now.
It describes a moment where you said something inappropriate, showing a lack of awareness in reading the room.

BoldBen · Answer

I think you might be looking for faux pas which was borrowed from French (it's French for "false step") as far back as the late 17th century.
Merriam Webster defines it as

a significant or embarrassing error or mistake

especially : a socially awkward or improper act or remark

A word that describes something you shouldn't have said

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