verb🔗SharePrétendre, feindreTo claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception."The child was pretending to be asleep so he wouldn't have to eat his vegetables. "L'enfant prétendait dormir pour ne pas avoir à manger ses légumes.charactermindactioncommunicationmoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFeindre, simulerTo feign, affect (a state, quality, etc.)."The child was pretending to be a superhero, running around with a towel as a cape. "L'enfant prétendait être un super-héros, courant partout avec une serviette en guise de cape.actioncharactermindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePrétendreTo lay claim to (an ability, status, advantage, etc.). (originally used without to)"He was pretending expertise in computers to get the job. "Il prétendait avoir de l'expertise en informatique pour obtenir le poste.characterabilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePrétendre, faire semblantTo make oneself appear to do or be doing something; to engage in make-believe."The children were pretending to be astronauts, soaring through the imaginary cosmos. "Les enfants faisaient semblant d'être des astronautes, planant à travers le cosmos imaginaire.actioncharacterentertainmentmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePrétendre, faire semblantTo hold before, or put forward, as a cloak or disguise for something else; to exhibit as a veil for something hidden."She was pretending to be sick to avoid taking the test. "Elle prétendait être malade pour éviter de passer le test.appearancecharacteractionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePrétendre, avoir l'intention deTo intend; to design, to plot; to attempt."The rebels were pretending to storm the palace, but their real goal was to distract the guards. "Les rebelles prétendaient prendre d'assaut le palais, mais leur véritable objectif était de distraire les gardes.actionplanmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePrétendre, faire semblantTo hold before one; to extend."She was pretending her hand to the lost puppy so it would feel safe enough to come closer. "Elle tendait sa main vers le chiot perdu pour qu'il se sente suffisamment en sécurité pour s'approcher.actionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFeinte, simulationThe act of imagining; make-believe"The children's pretending was very creative; they pretended to be astronauts exploring the moon. "Le jeu des enfants était très créatif ; ils ont fait semblant d'être des astronautes explorant la lune.mindactionentertainmentcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
