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    L’intérêt (en. Interest)

    /lɛ̃.te.ʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The concern, attention, or benefit given to something.
    The children's interest in educational games is evident.
    L'intérêt des enfants pour les jeux éducatifs est évident.
    Advantage or benefit that one derives from an action.
    He invested in the company in the interest of his financial future.
    Il a investi dans l'entreprise dans l'intérêt de son avenir financier.
    The rate of a sum of money in relation to a given period.
    The bank offers a competitive interest rate on savings accounts.
    La banque offre un taux d'intérêt compétitif sur les comptes d'épargne.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'interesse', meaning 'to be between', originally meaning 'to be concerned about'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an interest in something
    To be attentive or concerned about something.
    avoir de l'intérêt pour quelque chose
    in someone’s interest
    For the benefit or advantage of someone.
    à l'intérêt de quelqu'un
    in the general interest
    For the good of all.
    dans l'intérêt général
    the higher interest
    What is best for a group or an individual.
    l'intérêt supérieur

    Related Words

    to interest
    To captivate someone's attention.
    intéresser
    interesting
    That which arouses interest.
    intéressant
    financial interest
    Amount of money involved in a transaction or investment.
    intérêt financier

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the loop
    He is always in the loop; he knows everything that is happening around the interest.
    Il est toujours dans le coup, il sait tout ce qui se passe autour de l'intérêt.
    To have a good plan
    She has a good plan to make money; it's all in her interest.
    Elle a un bon plan pour gagner de l'argent, c'est tout à son intérêt.
    To create a buzz
    His latest project really created a buzz in the community; everyone is talking about it with interest.
    Son dernier projet a vraiment fait le buzz dans le milieu, tout le monde en parle avec intérêt.