Intéresse (en. Interested)

/ɛ̃.te.ʁɛs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To attract someone's attention or interest.
This book interests me a lot.
Ce livre m'intéresse beaucoup.
To engage someone on a subject that seems important to them.
He is interested to know how it works.
Cela l'intéresse de savoir comment ça fonctionne.
To have consequences or significance for someone.
This matter personally interests him.
Cette affaire l'intéresse personnellement.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'interesse' which means 'to be between'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

that interests me
It captivates or touches me.
ça m'intéresse
to be interested in
To be curious or interested in something.
s'intéresser à
I am not interested in that
I have no interest in that.
cela ne m'intéresse pas

Related Words

interest
Feeling of interest or importance for something.
intérêt
interesting
That which arouses interest.
intéressant
interested
One who shows interest.
intéressé

Slang Meanings

To be in tune with something.
This topic is really relevant, it interests me.
Ce sujet, il est vraiment d'actualité, ça m'intéresse.
To have a marked interest in a person.
He has been interested in her for a while.
Il s'intéresse à elle depuis un moment.