soi-disant
soi
swadizɑ̃
svadizaa
disant

Definition & Meaning of "soi-disant"in French

soi-disant
01

allegedly, according to oneself

selon ce que la personne affirme elle-même 
soi-disant definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
incomparable
Examples
Il est soi-disant expert en informatique. 

He is allegedly an expert in IT.

soi-disant
01

so-called, alleged

présenté comme vrai mais souvent faux ou douteux 
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
ungradable
Masculine Singular
soi-disant
Masculine Plural
soi-disants
Female Singular
soi-disante
Female plural
soi-disantes
Examples
Le soi-disant expert n'a donné aucun conseil utile. 

The so-called expert gave no useful advice.

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