How is the word prétendre translated from French to English
Affirmer qu'une chose est vraie sans le prouver.
To say something is true without proving it.
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Affirmer qu'une chose est vraie sans le prouver.
To say something is true without proving it.
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See how the word “prétendre” is used in sentences
Il prétend avoir tout vu. — He claims he saw the whole thing.
La demande d'indemnisation a pris un mois. — The insurance claim took a month.
Elle a décidé de réclamer son héritage aujourd'hui. — She decided to claim her inheritance today.
Je ne prétends pas connaître la réponse. — I don't claim to know the answer.
As-tu déjà déposé une demande d'indemnisation ? — Have you filed a claim yet?
Puis-je réclamer mon colis perdu au bureau ? — Can I claim my lost package from the office?
Pourquoi prétendre cela sans preuve ? — Why would anyone claim that without proof?
L'assureur a rejeté ma demande d'indemnisation la semaine dernière. — The insurer rejected my claim last week.
Réclame ton prix avant la date limite. — Please claim your prize before the deadline.
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