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    Tend (en. Tend)

    /tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move towards a state or condition.
    The situation tends to improve over time.
    La situation tend à s'améliorer avec le temps.
    To have a certain tendency or propensity.
    Children tend to imitate adults.
    Les enfants tendent à imiter les adultes.
    To offer or present something.
    He extends his hand to help the old lady.
    Il tend sa main pour aider la vieille dame.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tendere', meaning 'to stretch' or 'to pull'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lend an ear
    To listen attentively.
    tendre l'oreille
    to lend a hand
    To offer help.
    tendre la main
    to set a trap
    To set up a situation to trap someone.
    tendre un piège

    Related Words

    tendinitis
    Inflammation of a tendon.
    tendinite
    tendential
    Related to a trend.
    tendanciel

    Slang Meanings

    To be approachable or friendly.
    He is very friendly when it comes to his friends.
    Il est très tend quand il s'agit de ses amis.
    To head towards something.
    She is tending towards success these days.
    Elle tend vers le succès ces temps-ci.