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propensity in French

propensity in French is tendance, propension — propensity means a natural tendency or inclination to behave or think in a particular way.

propensity in French

tendance
noun
An inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.
propension
noun
An inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction.

What does "propensity" mean?

  1. noun A natural tendency or inclination to behave or think in a particular way.
    "He has a propensity for exaggeration when telling stories."
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propensity in a sentence

  • He has a propensity for exaggeration when telling stories.
  • The dog showed a propensity for chewing shoes as a puppy.

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What is "propensity" in French?

"propensity" in French is tendance, propension. propensity means: A natural tendency or inclination to behave or think in a particular way.

How do you use "propensity" in a sentence?

Example: "He has a propensity for exaggeration when telling stories." In French, "propensity" is tendance, propension.

Are there other ways to say "propensity" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "propensity": tendance, propension.

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