No. 11,214 in French
prétendus
"Prétendus" means "supposed" or "alleged" in English.
In a sentence
Les prétendus experts ont échoué à résoudre le problème.
The so-called experts failed to solve the problem.
Here, "prétendus" serves as an adjective to qualify "experts," implying doubt on their expertise.
Elle ne croyait pas les prétendus faits mentionnés dans le rapport.
She did not believe the alleged facts mentioned in the report.
In this instance, "prétendus" defines "faits," casting uncertainty on their veracity.
Les prétendus bénéfices ne se sont jamais concrétisés.
The supposed benefits never materialized.
Used here, "prétendus" describes "bénéfices," indicating skepticism toward the benefits' existence.
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