faire comme si

to pretend; to act as if

→ faire

phrase Uncommon #10,606

to pretend; to act as if Used when someone behaves as though something were true, even though it is not. Often followed by a clause introduced by "que" or a statement describing the false appearance.

FR: Faire comme si de rien n'était peut parfois éviter un conflit.

EN: Pretending nothing happened can sometimes avoid a conflict.