tendance, penchant
He has a tendency toward exaggeration.
Il a tendance à exagérer.
You have a tendency to not pay attention.
Vous avez tendance à ne pas faire attention.
You have a tendency to talk too fast.
Vous avez tendance à parler trop vite.
You have a tendency to forget things.
Vous avez tendance à oublier les choses.