prétendre

Definitions of prétendre
  1. verb
    make a pretence of
    synonyms: feindre, simuler
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    types:
    jouer
    pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
  2. verb
    make believe with the intent to deceive
    synonyms: faire semblant, feindre
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    types:
    faire du remplissage, parler pour ne rien dire
    speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths
    type of:
    mal représenter
    represent falsely
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