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    Intérêts (en. Interests)

    /ɛ̃.te.rɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An advantage or benefit that one derives from a situation.
    He defends his personal interests in this case.
    Il défend ses intérêts personnels dans ce dossier.
    The concerns and needs of a group or an individual.
    Consumers' interests must be protected.
    Les intérêts des consommateurs doivent être protégés.
    A right or participation in a financial matter.
    He has interests in several companies.
    Il a des intérêts dans plusieurs entreprises.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'interesse', meaning 'to be between' or 'to have a relation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to safeguard one's interests
    To protect one's own advantages or needs.
    sauvegarder ses intérêts
    conflict of interest
    A situation where personal interests may influence a judgment or decision.
    conflit d'intérêts
    to have common interests
    To share similar concerns or benefits.
    avoir des intérêts communs

    Related Words

    favoritism
    Preferential treatment based on personal relationships.
    favoritisme
    investment
    Commitment of resources, usually financial, with the expectation of a benefit.
    investissement
    profit
    Gain or profit resulting from an action.
    bénéfice

    Slang Meanings

    A selfish or petty concern.
    His interest is solely in filling his own wallet.
    Son intérêt n'est que de remplir son propre portefeuille.
    A way to refer to personal affairs.
    He always thinks of his own interests first.
    Il pense toujours à ses propres intérêts d'abord.