La tendance
Example: La tendance actuelle montre une préférence marquée pour le minimalisme.
Definition
"La tendance" refers to the prevailing direction or general preference observed in behavior, style, or opinion at a particular time. It indicates what is currently favored or emerging, such as in fashion, culture, or social attitudes, as shown in the phrase 'La tendance actuelle montre une préférence marquée pour le minimalisme.'
Etymology
The word "la tendance" comes from the French verb 'tendre,' meaning 'to stretch' or 'to tend toward.' It evolved to signify a leaning or inclination in thought or style. Did you know? The root traces back to Latin 'tendere,' which also gives us English words like 'tension' and 'tend.'
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"La tendance" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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