English–French

“inclination” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁedispozisjɔ̃/

Example

Il a une prédisposition pour la musique.

He has an inclination toward music.

Illustration for prédisposition (inclination)

How to say “inclination” in French

“Inclination” in French is prédisposition.

A built-in tilt that makes a person or organism more likely to show a certain ability, behavior, or reaction.

Full entry for prédisposition: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with prédisposition

Une prédisposition à l'anxiété se manifeste souvent dans des moments stressants.

A predisposition to anxiety often manifests itself in stressful situations.

Tips for using prédisposition

  • Prédisposition is feminine, so the standard form is une prédisposition, and it commonly takes à before a noun or infinitive.

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