English–French

“affected” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁetɑ̃sjø/

Example

Il est prétentieux.

He is affected.

Illustration for prétentieux (affected)

How to say “affected” in French

“Affected” in French is prétentieux.

A person presenting an inflated sense of importance through showy behavior.

Full entry for prétentieux: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with prétentieux

Son style est prétentieux.

His style is pretentious.

Tips for using prétentieux

  • Prétentieux can describe both excessive self-regard and an affected display, so it is not limited to expensive or fashionable clothing.

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