How is the word faire semblant translated from French to English
Agir comme si une chose était vraie alors qu'elle ne l'est pas.
To act as if something is true when it is not.
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Agir comme si une chose était vraie alors qu'elle ne l'est pas.
To act as if something is true when it is not.
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See how the word “faire semblant” is used in sentences
Ne fais pas semblant de savoir. — Do not pretend you knew.
Les enfants font semblant d'être des pirates. — The kids pretend to be pirates.
Elle a dû faire semblant de ne pas être surprise. — She had to pretend she was not surprised.
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