No. 5,016 in French
tend
The French word "tend" means "stretch" or "tighten."
In a sentence
Il tend toujours la main pour aider les autres.
He always reaches out to help others.
In this sentence, 'tend' conveys the action of extending or offering (e.g., a hand).
Cette corde tend sous la forte pression.
This rope is taut under heavy pressure.
Here, 'tend' demonstrates the action of becoming tight or showing tension (e.g., a rope under pressure).
Elle tend à éviter les situations conflictuelles.
She tends to avoid conflict situations.
In this context, 'tend' reflects a tendency or inclination towards a particular behavior (e.g., avoiding conflicts).
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