Intéressant (en. Interesting)
/ɛ̃.te.ʁ.e.sɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Designating something that attracts attention or interest.
This documentary is very interesting.
Ce documentaire est très intéressant.
Qualifying something as worthy of attention or study.
The results of this study are particularly interesting.
Les résultats de cette étude sont particulièrement intéressants.
Relating to a perceptible importance or value.
He has interesting ideas about art.
Il possède des idées intéressantes sur l'art.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'to interest', from Latin 'interesse' meaning 'to be between'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to talk about something interesting
to discuss a captivating topic.
parler de quelque chose d'intéressant
an interesting subject
a theme worthy of attention.
un sujet intéressant
an interesting book
a publication that arouses interest.
un livre intéressant
Related Words
interest
Feeling of attraction or curiosity.
intérêt
to interest
To make someone interested in something.
intéresser
captivating
That draws attention strongly.
captivant
Slang Meanings
A thing that hooks.
This movie is a real hook!
Ce film, c'est un vrai truc qui accroche !
It's heavy.
The last episode was really heavy.
Le dernier épisode était vraiment du lourd.