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    S'intéresser (en. To be interested)

    [sɛ̃.te.ʁe.se]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be involved or concerned about something.
    We are interested in local politics.
    Nous nous intéressons à la politique locale.
    To take an active interest in a person, topic, or activity.
    He is interested in contemporary art.
    Il s'intéresse à l'art contemporain.
    To show curiosity or attention about a subject.
    She is interested in science fiction.
    Elle s'intéresse à la science-fiction.

    Etymology

    The verb "to be interested" comes from the old form of the verb "to interest" with the reflexive pronoun "to oneself".

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be closely interested in
    To pay particular attention to something.
    s'intéresser de près à
    to be interested in something
    To show interest in a topic or activity.
    s'intéresser à quelque chose
    to be interested in others
    To care about the well-being of others.
    s'intéresser aux autres

    Related Words

    interest
    A feeling of attraction or curiosity for something.
    intérêt
    concern
    A state of worry or attention to a subject.
    préoccupation
    curiosity
    A desire to learn or know.
    curiosité

    Slang Meanings

    To be passionate about
    She is passionate about fashion and follows all the trends.
    Elle se passionne pour la mode et suit toutes les tendances.
    To be deeply invested in
    He is deeply invested in independent cinema.
    Il est à fond dans le cinéma indépendant.