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    Prétends (en. Pretend)

    /pʁe.tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To assert or maintain something based on a personal opinion.
    He pretends to be the best player on the team.
    Il prétend être le meilleur joueur de l'équipe.
    To pretend to possess a quality or attribute.
    She pretends to be an expert in cooking, but she doesn't even know how to make pasta.
    Elle prétend être une experte en cuisine, mais elle ne sait même pas faire des pâtes.
    To make believe or create the illusion of something.
    They pretend that everything is fine, but that's not the case.
    Ils prétendent que tout va bien, mais ce n'est pas le cas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'praetendere', meaning 'to stretch before' or 'to make believe'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to claim the opposite
    To assert something contrary to the truth.
    prétendre le contraire
    to claim a title
    To make claims for a position or status.
    prétendre à un titre
    to pretend to be
    To give oneself an appearance or identity that is not true.
    prétendre être

    Related Words

    pretense
    The claim of a right or quality, often without basis.
    prétention
    pretentious
    Someone who considers themselves superior and wants to impress.
    prétentieux
    to simulate
    To pretend to something, such as an emotion or intention.
    simuler

    Slang Meanings

    To show off
    Stop showing off; nobody believes you.
    Arrête de te la raconter, personne ne te croit.
    To put on a show
    He loves to put on a show with his tall tales.
    Il aime faire le show avec ses histoires à dormir debout.