pretend
Prononciation : [prɪˈtɛnd]
Mot
Contexte : « games »
(verb) to act like something is real or true, even when it is not. Kids often pretend to be superheroes or animals when they play, using their imagination.
Exemple
The children pretended to be pirates as they played in the backyard.
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He didn't pretend that he was happy when he was actually feeling sad.
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What did you pretend to be during the school play?
Contexte : « deception »
(verb) to make someone believe something that is not true. This can be like telling a lie or faking something.
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She pretended to be sick to avoid going to school.
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He didn't pretend to be someone he's not; he showed his true self.
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Why did she pretend to have lost her voice?
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