intérêt
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See also: interet
French
Etymology
From Medieval Latin interesse, from Latin interesse, from inter- + esse.
Pronunciation
Noun
intérêt m (plural intérêts)
- interest (great attention and concern from someone)
- (finance) interest
- point (purpose, objective)
- Je ne vois vraiment pas l’intérêt de faire ça.
- I really don't see any point in doing this.
Derived terms
Further reading
- “intérêt”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé , 2012.