French word

intéressant

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃teʁɛsɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveinteresting

Example

Ce film est intéressant.

This film is interesting.

Illustration for intéressant (interesting)

More examples

Je trouve ce livre intéressant.

I find this book interesting.

Core concept

A film, fact, or viewpoint leaves a mental hook that invites closer attention.

Common phrases

  • trouver intéressant

    find ___ interesting

  • très intéressant

    very interesting

Similar words

passionnant: Generating intense excitement and passionate involvement.
captivant: Keeping an audience focused and eager to watch or listen to the end.
instructif: Offering explanations or information that improve understanding.

Definition in French

Qui provoque la curiosité intellectuelle ou l'attention en offrant une perspective, une information ou une valeur.

Word origin

Intéressant began as the present participle of intéresser and became an adjective, while intéresser traces back through French to Latin interesse.

Usage tips

  • A bare 'Intéressant.' can function as a brief acknowledgment, while adding a reason makes the response more specific.

Other meanings

  • attractiveadjective
  • usefuladjective

Opposites

  • ennuyeuxboringadjective
  • inintéressantuninterestingadjective

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