tendency

• Nom désignant une orientation générale du développement ou du changement de quelque chose, ou une disposition naturelle à se comporter d'une certaine manière.

A noun referring to a general direction in which something is developing or changing, or a natural inclination to behave in a particular way.

1. Inclination or LikelihoodB1formal

   A natural or habitual inclination to behave in a particular way or to act in a certain manner.

   Tendance, propension

   • She has a tendency to procrastinate when faced with difficult tasks.
   • He shows a tendency to exaggerate his achievements.
   • There is a growing tendency among young people to use social media for news.

   Synonymesbentbiasdispositioninclinationleaningliabilitylikelihoodpenchantpredilectionproclivitypropensityreadiness

2. General Direction or TrendB2formal

   A general direction in which something is developing or changing.

   tendance

   • The market shows a tendency towards higher prices.
   • There is a tendency for temperatures to rise in the summer months.
   • The data reveals a clear tendency towards increased automation.

   Synonymesbearingbentcoursecurrentdirectiondriftinclinationleaningorientationtrend