prétentieux
pretentious, conceited
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/pʁe.tɑ̃.sjø/
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Cultural Note
Despite the stereotype of French sophistication, the French themselves strongly dislike pretentiousness. Calling someone 'prétentieux' implies they are putting on airs and trying to appear more important or refined than they truly are.
📝 Example Sentences
Il est prétentieux, il se croit supérieur aux autres.
He is pretentious, he thinks he is superior to others.
Ce restaurant est un peu prétentieux pour ce que c'est.
This restaurant is a bit pretentious for what it is.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | prétentieuse |
| masculine | prétentieux |
| feminine_plural | prétentieuses |
| masculine_plural | prétentieux |