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interest

UK
/ˈɪntrəst/
US
/ˈɪntrəst/

Translations

interestnoun
interests
pl
UK
/ˈɪntrəst/
US
/ˈɪntrəst/
She has a keen interest in ancient history.
Elle a un vif intérêt pour l’histoire ancienne.
intérêtsAu pluriel, pour les intérêts financiers ou les intérêts particuliers.
The bank offers a 3% interest rate on savings accounts.
La banque առաջարկe un taux d’intérêts de 3 % sur les comptes d’épargne.
participationDans le domaine financier, pour une part ou une participation dans une entreprise.
He has a significant interest in the new tech startup.
Il a une participation importante dans la nouvelle start-up technologique.
groupe d’intérêtDans les domaines politique et économique.
The environmental interest lobbied for stricter pollution controls.
Le groupe d’intérêt environnemental a fait pression pour un contrôle plus strict de la pollution.
intérêtPour l’avantage ou le bénéfice de quelqu’un.
It's in your best interest to keep the documents safe.
Il est dans votre intérêt de garder les documents en sécurité.
centre d’intérêtPour un loisir, un sujet ou une activité appréciés.
Her interests include hiking, painting, and astronomy.
Ses centres d’intérêt comprennent la randonnée, la peinture et l’astronomie.
Synonyms
curiosity
concern
attention
engagement
involvement
investment
stake
benefit
profit
interestverb
interested
Past Simple
interested
Past Participle
interesting
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪn.trəst/
US
/ˈɪn.trəst/
The new art exhibit is sure to interest many visitors.
La nouvelle exposition d’art va sûrement intéresser de nombreux visiteurs.
Synonyms
engage
attract
captivate
intrigue
concern
interestadjective
UK
/ˈɪn.trəst/
US
/ˈɪn.trəst/ or /ˈɪn.tɚ.ɪst/
Used attributively before a noun to denote a connection with financial interest (e.g. interest rate, interest payment).
d’intérêtEmploi attributif, surtout dans le domaine financier.
Interest payments are due at the end of each quarter.
Les paiements d’intérêt sont exigibles à la fin de chaque trimestre.
Synonyms
interesting
intriguing
engaging
captivating
fascinating
compelling
absorbing
enthralling
appealing
stimulating

Definitions

interestnoun
The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
She has a keen interest in ancient history.
Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.
The bank offers a 3% interest rate on savings accounts.
A stake or involvement in an undertaking, especially a financial one.
He has a significant interest in the new tech startup.
A group or organization having a common concern, especially in politics or business.
The environmental interest lobbied for stricter pollution controls.
The advantage or benefit of a person or group.
It's in your best interest to keep the documents safe.
An activity, subject, or pastime that someone enjoys doing or learning about.
Her interests include hiking, painting, and astronomy.
interestverb
To engage or excite the attention or curiosity of someone.
The new art exhibit is sure to interest many visitors.
To persuade someone to participate or become involved in something.
She tried to interest her friends in joining the book club.
interestadjective
Relating to or associated with interest, especially financial charges on borrowed money.
Interest payments are due at the end of each quarter.
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