pseudo- in French
pseudo- in French is pseudo- — pseudo- means fake or not genuine; only appearing to be something.
pseudo- in French
pseudo-
False; not genuine; fake.
What does "pseudo-" mean?
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adj Fake or not genuine; only appearing to be something.
"The company released a pseudo-apology that didn't actually admit any wrongdoing."
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noun Informal term for someone who is putting on airs or pretending to be more sophisticated or intellectual than they are.
"He came off as a bit of a pseudo, dropping big words he didn't fully understand."
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pseudo- in a sentence
- The company released a pseudo-apology that didn't actually admit any wrongdoing.
- He came off as a bit of a pseudo, dropping big words he didn't fully understand.
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What is "pseudo-" in French?
"pseudo-" in French is pseudo-. pseudo- means: Fake or not genuine; only appearing to be something.
How do you use "pseudo-" in a sentence?
Example: "The company released a pseudo-apology that didn't actually admit any wrongdoing." In French, "pseudo-" is pseudo-.
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