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    L'intérêt (en. Interest)

    /lɛ̃teˈʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The value or importance of something for someone.
    Interest in the sciences has increased in schools.
    L'intérêt pour les sciences a augmenté dans les écoles.
    An advantage or profit.
    He invested in this company to gain an interest.
    Il a investi dans cette entreprise pour en tirer un intérêt.
    The amount of money that one pays in addition to the borrowed amount.
    He had to pay interest on his bank loan.
    Il a dû payer des intérêts sur son prêt bancaire.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'interesse', meaning 'to be between' or 'to be at stake'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an interest in
    To be attracted or concerned by something.
    avoir un intérêt pour
    the public interest
    What is beneficial for society as a whole.
    l'intérêt général
    to arouse interest
    To awaken someone's attention or curiosity.
    susciter l'intérêt

    Related Words

    interesting
    That raises interest.
    intéressant
    to interest
    To awaken someone's interest.
    intéresser
    financial interest
    An interest that concerns economic or monetary aspects.
    intérêt financier

    Slang Meanings

    The thrill
    That concert was really the thrill; I was so interested!
    Ce concert, c'était vraiment le kiff, j'avais trop d'intérêt !
    The appeal
    This event has a big appeal; everyone is talking about it.
    Cet événement a un gros attrait, tout le monde en parle.