Italian Expression · Intermediate
fare finta di
to pretend to
Pronunciation: FAH-reh FIN-tah dee
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
Faceva finta di dormire per non rispondere.
He was pretending to sleep so he wouldn't have to answer.
Practice tips
- Practice fare finta di out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for intermediate-level learners.