English–French
“pretentiousness” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/afɛktasjɔ̃/
Example
Son affectation est évidente quand il parle.
His pretentiousness becomes obvious when he speaks.
How to say “pretentiousness” in French
“Pretentiousness” in French is affectation.
An unnatural public manner deliberately polished to create an impression or conceal the real personality.
Example sentences with affectation
Elle rit sans affectation.
She laughs without pretense.
Tips for using affectation
- French affectation also means an administrative assignment or posting, so context distinguishes that sense from a studied manner.