Sentence examples of "pretend" in English with translation "prétendre"

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I don't pretend to understand women. Je ne prétends pas comprendre les femmes.
I don't pretend to understand global warming. Je ne prétends pas comprendre le réchauffement climatique.
It was not difficult to pretend to be my mother. Ce n'était pas difficile de prétendre être ma mère.
He pretends to be deaf. Il prétend être sourd.
Both sons pretended to the throne. Les deux fils prétendaient au trône.
He pretended to be a doctor. Il prétendait être un docteur.
He pretended that he was a lawyer. Il a prétendu être avocat.
He pretends that he's a stranger here. Il prétend ne pas être du coin.
He hid his emotions and pretended to be enthusiastic. Il a caché ses émotions et a prétendu être enthousiaste.
The boy pretended he could read, but he was holding the book upside down. Le garçon prétendait savoir lire, mais il tenait son livre à l'envers.
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