No. 11,215 in French

prétention

Claim, ambition, or arrogance.

In a sentence

Elle a une prétention à la promotion cette année.
She has an aspiration for the promotion this year.
In this sentence, 'prétention' is used to express an ambition or claim for achievement.
Son prétention à tout savoir agace ses collègues.
His pretension of knowing everything annoys his colleagues.
Here, 'prétention' conveys an air of arrogance or pretense in behavior.
C'est une maison sans prétention, mais très accueillante.
It's a modest house, but very welcoming.
In this context, 'prétention' is used to signify modesty or lack of embellishment or arrogance.

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