La tendance
Example: La tendance du marché financier influence les décisions d'investissement.
Definition
"La tendance" in finance refers to the general direction or movement of a market or asset price over a period of time. It indicates whether prices are generally rising, falling, or remaining stable, influencing investment decisions and strategies.
Etymology
The French word "la tendance" comes from the Latin verb 'tendere,' meaning 'to stretch' or 'to extend.' Over time, it evolved to mean a leaning or inclination, which perfectly fits its financial use describing the prevailing direction in market movements.
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"La tendance" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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