Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtɛndəns/
KK: /tɛndəns/
Definition
The act of being present at a place or event, or the people who are present.
Example
The tendance of the audience was impressive during the concert.
Conversation

Did you notice the tendance of people leaving early at the event?

Yeah, it seemed like a lot of them had places to be.

I guess the tendance to rush off is pretty common these days.

Definitely, everyone is always in a hurry!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
attendance
presence
watchfulness
Root Explanation
**Tendance** → The word originates from Old French *tendence*, meaning a tendency or inclination. It describes a leaning or a direction towards something.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'leaning' or 'inclination' towards something — that's what tendance means.
Visually Confused Words
intendance
attendance
tenace
portendance
exundance
endurance
vendace
unattendance