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intérêt
/ɛ̃.te.ʁɛ/
interest
Il a montré un grand intérêt pour l'art moderne.
He showed a great interest in modern art.
general
A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
Les enfants ont un vif intérêt pour les dinosaures.
Children have a keen interest in dinosaurs.
Can also refer to a general concern or involvement in something.
Finance
Finance
A share or stake in a business or financial venture.
Il a acheté des intérêts dans une nouvelle entreprise.
He bought a stake in a new company.
In finance, this refers to ownership or investment in a company.
Finance
Finance
Interest (as in interest rates).
Le taux d'intérêt a augmenté cette année.
The interest rate has increased this year.
This usage is common in financial and economic contexts.
Collocations
avoir un intérêt pourto have an interest inperdre intérêtto lose interestintérêt généralpublic interest
Antonyms
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Financial vs. Emotional
Remember that 'intérêt' can mean both a financial stake and a personal interest, depending on the context.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Always check the context to determine whether 'intérêt' refers to a financial or emotional interest.
Word Origin
From Latin 'interesse' meaning 'to be between' or 'to be involved'.
Usage Notes
The word 'intérêt' can refer to both emotional interest and financial stakes. The context usually clarifies the meaning.
Word Breakdown
inter-
between
prefix-esse
state or condition
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