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    Intérêt (en. Interest)

    /ɛ̃.te.ʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Interest refers to a concern that motivates attention and action.
    His interest in sciences led him to enroll in biology.
    Son intérêt pour les sciences l'a poussé à s'inscrire en biologie.
    It can also mean a financial advantage or the benefit one derives from something.
    He invested in the company hoping for a good return on his capital.
    Il a investi dans l'entreprise en espérant un bon intérêt sur son capital.
    In a contract, interest is also the additional payment for the use of money.
    The interest rate on his loan is quite high.
    Le taux d'intérêt de son prêt est assez élevé.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'interessere' which means 'to be between' or 'to have a relation.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the interest of
    For the benefit of someone.
    à l'intérêt de
    to have interest
    To be concerned or attracted to something.
    avoir de l'intérêt
    to risk one's interest
    To risk what is valuable to oneself.
    mettre en jeu son intérêt

    Related Words

    to interest
    To captivate attention or spark interest in someone.
    intéresser
    personal interest
    An advantage that concerns exclusively one person.
    intérêt personnel
    interested
    One who feels interest or has something to gain from it.
    intéressé

    Slang Meanings

    To be fully committed
    He is fully committed to his interest in music.
    Il est à fond dans son intérêt pour la musique.
    To have a passion
    He has a passion for horror movies; it's his main interest.
    Il a un kiff pour les films d'horreur, c'est son intérêt principal.