faire semblant

== French == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /fɛʁ sɑ̃.blɑ̃/ === Verb === faire semblant (transitive) to pretend [with de (+ infinitive) ‘to do something’ or que (+ clause) ‘that ...’] Synonyms: faire comme si, faire mine de, feindre, simuler ==== Usage notes ==== When the feigned action is specified, it is usually introduced by the preposition de. Somewhat less commonly, a feigned situation may be indicated in a locution starting with the conjunction que.