pretend in French
pretend in French is faire semblant, pour de faux, prétendre — pretend means to act as if something is true or real when it isn't, in order to deceive or as part of play.
pretend in French
faire semblant
Not really what it is represented as being; imaginary, feigned.
pour de faux
Not really what it is represented as being; imaginary, feigned.
prétendre
(intransitive, or, with 'that' clause, or, 'to' infinitive) To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. [from 14th c.]
faire semblant
(intransitive, or, with 'that' clause, or, 'to' infinitive) To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance. [from 14th c.]
faire semblant
(transitive, obsolete) To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.
feindre
(transitive, obsolete) To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.
prétendre
(transitive, obsolete) To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.
prétendre à
(transitive, obsolete) To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.
What does "pretend" mean?
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verb To act as if something is true or real when it isn't, in order to deceive or as part of play.
"The kids pretended the sofa was a pirate ship."
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adj Not genuine; imaginary or made up as part of a game.
"They set up a pretend shop with fake money and toy groceries."
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pretend in a sentence
- The kids pretended the sofa was a pirate ship.
- She pretended not to notice the mistake in his report.
- They set up a pretend shop with fake money and toy groceries.
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What is "pretend" in French?
"pretend" in French is faire semblant, pour de faux, prétendre. pretend means: To act as if something is true or real when it isn't, in order to deceive or as part of play.
How do you use "pretend" in a sentence?
Example: "The kids pretended the sofa was a pirate ship." In French, "pretend" is faire semblant, pour de faux, prétendre.
Are there other ways to say "pretend" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "pretend": faire semblant, pour de faux, prétendre, feindre, prétendre à.
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