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so-called

/səʊˈkɔːld/

/soʊˈkɔld/

Translations

so-calledadjective

/səʊˈkɔːld/

/soʊˈkɔld/

soi-disantSouvent péjoratif ; suggère que l’appellation est contestable ou inexacte.

The so-called expert failed to provide any useful information during the meeting.

Le soi-disant expert n'a pas fourni d'informations utiles pendant la réunion.

appeléEmploi neutre pour introduire un terme ou une notion connue sous un autre nom.

These emissions are responsible for the so-called greenhouse effect.

Ces émissions sont responsables du phénomène appelé effet de serre.

Additional translations

prétenduPéjoratif ; plus soutenu ou formel que « soi-disant ».

Synonyms

so-calledadjective

Used to indicate that something is commonly referred to by a particular name, often implying that the name is not entirely accurate or appropriate.

The so-called expert failed to provide any useful information during the meeting.

Used to introduce a familiar or technical term that may be new to the listener, without necessarily implying criticism.

These emissions are responsible for the so-called greenhouse effect.