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    Penchants (en. Inclinations)

    [pɑ̃ʃɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Inclination or strong preference for something.
    She has inclinations towards classical music.
    Elle a des penchants pour la musique classique.
    Trends or affinities that manifest in behaviors.
    His artistic inclinations led him to become a painter.
    Ses penchants artistiques l'ont conduit à devenir peintre.
    Particularities of a person's tastes or preferences.
    He has inclinations towards detective novels.
    Il a des penchants pour les romans policiers.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to lean' and the suffix '-ing' in English.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have inclinations towards
    To have a marked preference for something.
    avoir des penchants pour
    to follow one's inclinations
    To act according to one's personal inclinations.
    suivre ses penchants
    natural inclinations
    Innate or instinctive inclinations.
    penchants naturels
    artistic inclinations
    Tastes and interests related to art.
    penchants artistiques

    Related Words

    to lean
    To lean or to have a preference for something.
    pencher
    inclination
    The action of leaning, tendency to move towards something.
    inclinement
    preference
    Choice or marked taste for something.
    préférence

    Slang Meanings

    Exaggerated tastes or preferences.
    He has inclinations for everything extravagant.
    Il a des penchants pour tout ce qui est extravagant.
    Affinities that are not always appreciated by others.
    His eclectic inclinations make him hard to understand.
    Ses penchants éclectiques le rendent difficile à comprendre.