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pretend

Prononciation : [prɪˈtɛnd]

Mot

Comment utiliser pretend dans une phrase : 2 sens et 6 exemples audio.

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.

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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?

Comment prononcer pretend

Prononciation : [prɪˈtɛnd]

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