Prétentions (en. Claims)

/pʁe.tɑ̃.sjɔ̃/

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.