Soi-disant (en. So-called)

/swa.di.zɑ̃/

Synonyms

  • autoproclamé
  • présumé
  • prétendu
  • supposé

Slang Meanings

Pretends to be someone else.
He is a so-called millionaire, but he lives in a small apartment.
Il est soi-disant millionaire, mais il vit dans un petit appartement.
Claims something exaggerated about oneself.
She is said to be the best singer, but no one has heard her.
Elle est soi-disant la meilleure chanteuse, mais personne ne l'a entendue.