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    Prétendu (en. Alleged)

    /pʁe.tɑ̃.dy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Claimed without justification
    He is the alleged expert in the field.
    Il est le prétendu expert en la matière.
    Apparent, but not corresponding to reality
    This result is drawn from an alleged study.
    Ce résultat est tiré d'une prétendue étude.
    Said of something that seems to be true but is actually false
    The alleged advantages of this method are contested.
    Les prétendus avantages de cette méthode sont contestés.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'allege', derived from the Latin 'praetendere', meaning 'to stretch forth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the alleged culprit
    one who is supposed to be guilty, but whose guilt is not proven.
    le prétendu coupable
    alleged friend
    a person who claims to be a friend but does not act like one.
    prétendu ami
    in the hands of the alleged benefactor
    a situation where one depends on a person who presents themselves as a benefactor.
    dans les mains du prétendu bienfaiteur

    Related Words

    to allege
    To affirm something, to claim a right.
    prétendre
    pretense
    Attitude of someone who pretends to be what they are not.
    prétention
    alleged
    Feminine form of 'alleged', having the same meaning.
    prétendue

    Slang Meanings

    It's a myth
    He says he succeeded, but it's just an alleged success.
    Il dit qu'il a réussi, mais c'est juste un prétendu.
    To pretend
    Don't be fooled by his words, it's just pretense.
    Ne te laisse pas avoir par ses paroles, c'est juste de la prétendue.