interest

• Nom désignant un sentiment de curiosité, d'attention ou de préoccupation pour quelque chose, ainsi que le montant payé pour l'emprunt d'argent.

A noun referring to a feeling of curiosity, attention, or concern about something, or a financial charge for borrowing money.

1. Curiosity or attentionA2formal

   A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.

   intérêt (curiosité, attention)

   • She has a keen interest in astronomy.
   • The lecture sparked my interest in history.
   • He showed no interest in the game.

   Synonymesabsorptionattentionconcerncuriosityengagementfascinationinquisitiveness

   Antonymesapathyboredomindifferenceunconcern

2. Hobby or activityA2formal

   An activity or subject that one enjoys doing or studying in their free time.

   Passe-temps ou centre d'intérêt

   • His main interests are photography and hiking.
   • She pursues many interests outside of work.
   • Reading is one of my favorite interests.

   Synonymesamusementavocationdiversionentertainmenthobbypastimepursuitrecreationsideline

3. Financial chargeB1formalbusiness

   Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of borrowed money.

   Intérêt (financier)

   • The bank charges 5% interest on loans.
   • She earned interest on her savings account.
   • The interest on the mortgage is quite high.

   Synonymesborrowing costusury

4. Advantage or benefitB2formal

   Something that is beneficial or advantageous to someone or something.

   intérêt (avantage, bénéfice)

   • It is in your best interest to accept the offer.
   • The company acts in the interest of its shareholders.
   • He looked out for his own interests.

   Synonymesadvantagebehalfbenefitgaingoodprofitsakewelfarewellbeing

   Antonymesdetrimentdisadvantageharmloss

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action d'éveiller la curiosité ou l'attention de quelqu'un envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

A verb used to express the act of arousing curiosity or attention in someone or something.

1. Arouse curiosityA2formal

   To cause someone to want to know more about something or to pay attention.

   Intéresser (éveiller la curiosité)

   • The documentary interested me in ancient history.
   • Does this topic interest you?
   • The teacher tried to interest the students in science.

   Synonymesabsorbattractcaptivateengagefascinategriphookintrigue

   Antonymesboretireweary

2. Persuade to participateB1formal

   To persuade someone to become involved in or to buy something.

   Intéresser (à) / inciter à participer

   • The salesman interested her in the new car model.
   • They tried to interest investors in their startup.
   • Can I interest you in a cup of coffee?

   Synonymesattractdrawengageenticeinducepersuadetemptwin over

   Antonymesdeterdiscouragedisinterestdissuade