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proclivity in French

proclivity in French is penchant, tendance, inclination — proclivity means a strong natural tendency to behave or think in a certain way.

proclivity in French

penchant
noun
A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.
tendance
noun
A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.
inclination
noun
A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.
propension
noun
A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.

What does "proclivity" mean?

  1. noun A strong natural tendency to behave or think in a certain way.
    "This therefore was the reason why the still comparatively young though dissolute man who now addressed Stephen was spoken of by some with facetious proclivities as Lord John Corley."
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proclivity in a sentence

  • This therefore was the reason why the still comparatively young though dissolute man who now addressed Stephen was spoken of by some with facetious proclivities as Lord John Corley.
  • The child has a proclivity for exaggeration.

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What is "proclivity" in French?
"proclivity" in French is penchant, tendance, inclination. proclivity means: A strong natural tendency to behave or think in a certain way.
Are there other ways to say "proclivity" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "proclivity": penchant, tendance, inclination, propension.
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