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enclin

inclined, prone (to)

adjective ahn-KLAN Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Origin: Latin inclinatus

Usage Note

Enclin is always followed by à + infinitive: être enclin à mentir = to be prone to lying. The feminine form is encline. It is a fairly formal adjective — in everyday speech avoir tendance à is more common. The final n is silent; the word rhymes with bain.

Examples

"Il est enclin à exagérer les faits."

Natural Translation

He is prone to exaggerating the facts.

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