English–French
“suitor” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁetɑ̃dɑ̃/
Example
Elle a un nouveau prétendant.
She has a new suitor.
How to say “suitor” in French
“Suitor” in French is prétendant.
Someone presenting themselves as a possible partner, claimant, or contender.
Example sentences with prétendant
Elle accepte finalement son prétendant.
She finally accepts her suitor.
Tips for using prétendant
- English "pretender" does not cover the common French sense of a marriage suitor, so context is needed when translating prétendant.