Définition de « pretend » en Anglais

verb

1. (intransitive or with 'that' clause or 'to' infinitive) To speak or behave so as to give a false or simulated appearance.

   • You don't have to pretend that the soup tastes fine.
   • You don't have to pretend to like the soup.
   • If you don't like it, say so. You don't have to pretend.
   • To get into the club, he pretended to be over 18.

2. (intransitive with 'to', formal, originally transitive) To lay claim (to an ability, status, advantage, etc.).

   • The family's exile was intended to stop them pretending to the throne.

3. (transitive, obsolete) To hold before, or put forward, as a cloak or disguise for something else; to exhibit as a veil for something hidden.

4. (transitive, obsolete) To intend; to design, to plot; to attempt.

5. (transitive, obsolete) To hold before one; to extend.

adjective

1. Not really what it is represented as being; imaginary, feigned.

   • As children we used to go on "spying" missions around the neighbour's house, but it was all pretend.

noun

1. (childish, informal) The act of engaging in pretend play.

   • We used to dress up in our grandparents' old clothes and play pretend.