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    Inclination (en. Inclination)

    /ɛ̃.klina.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A natural disposition towards something.
    His inclination for music led him to learn the piano.
    Son inclination pour la musique l'a poussé à apprendre le piano.
    A tendency or a preference.
    She has an inclination for historical books.
    Elle a une inclination pour les livres historiques.
    The fact of being inclined or leaning.
    The inclination of the earth influences the seasons.
    L'inclination de la terre influence les saisons.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'inclinatio', meaning 'the action of leaning'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an inclination for
    to feel a marked preference for something.
    avoir une inclination pour
    inclination to
    a tendency or a leaning towards a specific action or attitude.
    inclination à

    Related Words

    slope
    Inclination of a surface.
    pente
    disposition
    State of mind in facing a situation.
    disposition
    tendency
    Orientation towards a certain behavior.
    tendance

    Slang Meanings

    To have a weakness for something
    He has an inclination for good food.
    Il a une inclination pour la bonne cuisine.
    To be inclined towards
    She has an inclination towards artistic activities.
    Elle a une inclination vers les activités artistiques.