French Conversation · Level 84
59 words
French word
intriguer
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃tʁige/
Meaning
- verbinterest
Example
Ton histoire m'intrigue.
Your story interests me.
More examples
Ce film intrigue le public.
This movie intrigues the audience.
Core concept
A puzzling thread that pulls the mind toward an unseen explanation or possible scheme.
Common phrases
intriguer quelqu'un
intrigue someone
intriguer le public
intrigue the audience
Similar words
intéresser: To make someone interested and draw their attention.
attirer: To draw someone's attention or gaze.
éveiller: To awaken interest or attention.
susciter: To cause a reaction or feeling, such as curiosity or doubt.
Definition in French
Faire naître la curiosité chez quelqu'un, le pousser à vouloir en savoir plus.
Word origin
Intriguer derives from Italian intrigare, itself from Latin intricare, "to entangle"; French retains the notion of a situation whose complications provoke interest.
Usage tips
- In everyday French, "Ça m'intrigue" often signals curiosity, but the context can also suggest suspicion that something is hidden.