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    Tendant (en. Tending)

    /tɑ̃.dɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which manifests a trend.
    His attitude is very tending towards optimism.
    Son attitude est très tendante vers l'optimisme.
    Which tends to approach a certain reality.
    The tending results show a significant improvement.
    Les résultats tendants montrent une amélioration significative.
    Used to describe a movement aimed at achieving an effect.
    The gesture was tending, aiming to attract attention.
    Le geste était tendant, visant à attirer l'attention.

    Etymology

    The word 'tendant' derives from the verb 'tendre', which comes from the Latin 'tendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tending towards
    To move towards a certain state or objective.
    tendant vers
    to be in a tending state
    To be in a situation that shows an inclination or trend.
    être dans un état tendant

    Related Words

    to stretch
    To make something stretch or come closer.
    tendre
    trend
    A general orientation in a certain sense or direction.
    tendance
    tense
    In a state of stretching or tension.
    tendu

    Slang Meanings

    To have a positive attitude.
    He is always tending, even when things get complicated.
    Il est toujours tendant, même quand les choses se compliquent.
    To attempt to seduce.
    He is in a tending phase with all these girls.
    Il est dans une phase tendante avec toutes ces filles.