interesting

• Qui suscite l'intérêt, capte l'attention ou éveille la curiosité parce que c'est inhabituel, passionnant ou digne d'être connu.

Describes something that arouses curiosity or attention; engaging or absorbing.

1. Engaging attentionA1formal

   Arousing curiosity or interest; holding one's attention.

   Intéressant (qui capte l'attention)

   • The documentary about space was very interesting.
   • She told an interesting story about her travels.
   • I find history extremely interesting.

   Synonymesabsorbingcaptivatingcompellingengagingenthrallingfascinatinggrippingintriguingriveting

   Antonymesboringdullmonotonoustediousunexcitinguninteresting

2. Unusual or intriguingA2informal

   Having qualities that are unusual, surprising, or thought-provoking.

   intéressant (sens inhabituel ou intrigant)

   • That's an interesting way to solve the problem.
   • He has an interesting collection of vintage coins.
   • The painting has an interesting texture and color scheme.

   Synonymesabsorbingcaptivatingcompellingcuriousengagingfascinatingintriguingnoteworthyremarkablestimulatingthought-provokingunusual

   Antonymesbanalboringcommonplacedullmundanetediousuninterestingvapid

• 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