Faire semblant de
Example: Elle fait semblant de dormir pour éviter la conversation.
Definition
"Faire semblant de" means to pretend or act as if doing something, often to deceive or avoid a situation. For example, in the phrase 'Elle fait semblant de dormir,' it means she is pretending to sleep to avoid conversation.
Etymology
The phrase "Faire semblant de" comes from French, where "faire" means 'to do' and "semblant" derives from the verb 'sembler,' meaning 'to seem.' Together, it literally means 'to make it seem,' which perfectly captures the idea of pretending.
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