prétendre

Etymology
, from, a borrowing from.

Verb

 * 1) to claim, to allege
 * 2) to expect, to consider necessary
 * 3)  to aim at, to set one's sights on
 * 4)  to claim
 * 5)  to pretend

Usage notes

 * This is a faux ami, and does not mean "pretend" in Standard French.