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    Prétentions (en. Claims)

    /pʁe.tɑ̃.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Attitude of someone who believes they are superior or who has excessive claims.
    His claims have isolated him from his friends.
    Ses prétentions l'ont isolé de ses amis.
    To assert something with confidence.
    She has aspirations to become a director.
    Elle a des prétentions à devenir directrice.
    The act of demanding or requesting something.
    The claims of the employees led to negotiations.
    Les prétentions des employés ont conduit à des négociations.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have claims
    To have high demands or aspirations.
    avoir des prétentions
    excessive claims
    Excessive requirements or demands.
    prétentions démesurées
    without pretensions
    Without special requirements, simple.
    sans prétentions
    dietary claims
    Specific requirements regarding food.
    prétentions alimentaires

    Related Words

    to pretend
    To assert something with confidence.
    prétendre
    pretentiously
    In a way that shows pretensions.
    pretentieusement
    pretentiousness
    The character of what is pretentious.
    prétentionnalité

    Slang Meanings

    Crazy or impossible ideas.
    He has claims that border on the ridiculous.
    Il a des prétentions qui frôlent le ridicule.
    To live beyond one's means.
    His claims play tricks on him.
    Ses prétentions lui jouent des tours.