English–French

“preference” in French

French

Alsopréférence · prédilection

Pronunciation

IPA/pɑ̃ʃɑ̃/

Example

J'ai un penchant pour la nourriture épicée.

I have a preference for spicy food.

Illustration for penchant (preference)

How to say “preference” in French

“Preference” in French is penchant.

A mind that naturally leans toward one recurring choice.

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

Example sentences with penchant

Elle a un penchant pour les romans historiques.

She has a penchant for historical novels.

Tips for using penchant

  • The usual construction is avoir un penchant pour, with pour introducing the favored thing.

Other French words for “preference”

J'ai une préférence pour les films français.

I have a preference for French films.

Il a une prédilection pour le café fort.

He has a preference for strong coffee.

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