Prétendue (en. Alleged)

/pʁe.tɑ̃.dy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to a person who boasts or makes others believe they possess certain qualities or skills.

This artist is very pretended, she claims to be the best in her field.

Cette artiste est très prétendue, elle dit être la meilleure dans son domaine.

Describes something that impresses without truly having the essential qualities.

This restaurant has a very pretended atmosphere but the food does not live up to it.

Ce restaurant a une ambiance très prétendue mais la nourriture n'est pas à la hauteur.

Used to characterize a haughty or arrogant behavior.

She has a pretended attitude that doesn't please everyone.

Elle a une attitude prétendue qui ne plaît pas à tout le monde.

From the verb 'prétendre', from the Latin 'praetendere' meaning 'to stretch before, to pretend.'

to be pretended

To show vanity or arrogance.

être prétendue

to claim something

To assert a right or a quality.

prétendre à quelque chose

to claim that

To affirm something without proof or solid foundations.

prétendre que

to claim

To express a wish or a claim.

prétendre

pretentious

Showing excessive pretension or disdain for others.

prétentieux

braggart

A person who boasts about their exploits.

fanfaron

Refers to a person who tries to impress others with superficial things.

That guy is so pretended with his new car.

Ce type est tellement prétendu avec sa nouvelle voiture.

Characterizes someone who talks a lot but whose actions do not follow.

She talks about her travels, but she's just pretended.

Elle parle de ses voyages, mais elle est juste prétendue.