pretension

language: fr

definitions

  1. noun
    an attempt to appear more important or impressive than one really is; a claim to something without justification
    fr: prétention; orgueil
  2. noun
    a claim or demand for something, especially in a formal or legal context
    fr: prétention; réclamation

examples

  1. He made no pretension to wealth.

    Il ne faisait aucune prétention à la richesse.

  2. The court rejected his pretension.

    Le tribunal a rejeté sa prétention.