tend

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer une habitude ou une propension naturelle à faire quelque chose, ou pour exprimer le fait de s'occuper de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose avec attention.

A verb used to indicate a regular or frequent occurrence, a natural inclination, or the act of caring for someone or something.

1. Be likely to behave in a certain wayB1formal

   To often or usually behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic.

   avoir tendance à

   • People tend to get nervous before exams.
   • He tends to arrive late to meetings.
   • This material tends to shrink when washed.

   Synonymesbe giveninclinelean

2. Care for or look afterB1formal

   To take care of someone or something, especially by providing necessary attention or treatment.

   prendre soin de

   • She tends to her garden every morning.
   • The nurse tended to the injured patient.
   • He tends to his elderly mother on weekends.

   Synonymesattend tocare forlook aftermindnurturewatch over

   Antonymesabandonforsakeignoreneglect