Penchant (en. Leaning)

/pɑ̃ʃɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Marked affection for something.

He has a penchant for science fiction books.

Il a un penchant pour les livres de science-fiction.

Inclination or disposition to do something.

His penchant for helping others is admirable.

Son penchant à aider les autres est admirable.

Preferences that influence behavior.

She shows a penchant for bright colors.

Elle manifeste un penchant pour les couleurs vives.

From Old French 'penchier', meaning to incline or to have a leaning.

to have a penchant for

To be particularly attracted to something.

avoir un penchant pour

natural penchant

Innate or instinctive inclination towards an activity or behavior.

penchant naturel

strong penchant

Very marked or obvious tendency towards something.

penchant prononcé

preference

Choice or taste more marked for something compared to others.

préférence

inclination

Tendency or favorable disposition towards something.

inclination

taste

Appreciation or preference for something.

goût

Exaggerated taste for something.

He has a penchant for good food.

Il a un penchant pour la bonne bouffe.

To love excessively.

She has a penchant for evenings with friends.

Elle a un penchant pour les soirées entre amis.