English–French

“interest” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃teʁɛ/

Example

J'ai beaucoup d'intérêt pour la musique.

I have a great deal of interest in music.

Illustration for intérêt (interest)

How to say “interest” in French

“Interest” in French is intérêt.

Attention and curiosity gathered around one chosen subject.

Full entry for intérêt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with intérêt

Le film a suscité un vif intérêt.

The film aroused strong interest.

Tips for using intérêt

  • The noun is masculine, giving un intérêt, while the related verb uses s'intéresser à quelque chose.

Other French words for “interest”

Ton histoire m'intrigue.

Your story interests me.

Ce livre intéresse beaucoup d'enfants.

This book interests many children.

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