D'intérêts (en. Of interests)

/dɛ̃teʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
What concerns the well-being or concerns of a person.
Political decisions must take into account the interests of citizens.
Les décisions politiques doivent prendre en compte les d'intérêts des citoyens.
A matter or field that arouses particular interest.
International trade is a major interest for the global economy.
Le commerce international est un d'intérêt majeur pour l'économie mondiale.

Etymology

From Latin 'interesse', meaning 'to be between', 'to have an interest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

public interest
Relating to what benefits the community.
d'intérêt public
to have an interest
To be concerned or involved in a subject.
avoir un intérêt
conflict of interest
When personal interests interfere with professional obligations.
conflit d'intérêts

Related Words

interest
What attracts attention or raises concerns.
intérêt
benefit
A gain or advantage obtained from an action or decision.
bénéfice
concern
A subject that provokes attention or worry.
préoccupation

Slang Meanings

To have good intentions in a project.
He has interests in this project, he wants it to succeed.
Il a des d'intérêts dans ce projet, il veut que ça marche.
To be involved in something for personal gain.
She will only help if she has interests, otherwise she doesn't care.
Elle n'aidera que si elle a des d'intérêts, sinon elle s'en fiche.