intérêts
The English phrase 'interests' can be translated into French as intérêts.
The term intérêts primarily refers to the money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of borrowed money. To ask someone about their interests, you can say Quels sont tes centres d'intérêt? or simply follow up with Et toi? to ask about them in return.
Which one should you use?
While intérêts is the standard form for financial interest or when discussing multiple interests, the singular form intérêt is used when referring to a single point of interest or one specific interest.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, the term Les hobbies is frequently used to refer to one's interests.
How does it change in a sentence?
In a financial context, the word intérêts is almost always used in its plural form to refer to the interest accrued on a loan or an investment.
Did you know?
- The phrase sans intérêt is used colloquially to describe a person or a movie as 'boring' rather than simply stating it lacks a financial return.
- In French legal contexts, intérêts moratoires are not just standard interest rates but specifically serve as a financial penalty for paying a debt late.
- The term conflit d'intérêts refers to a clash of personal advantages or stakes rather than a lack of curiosity in a subject.
Examples in context
- Quels étaient leurs intérêts ?What were their interests?This sentence is useful for identifying what specific interests a group of people had using intérêts.Tatoeba #8498231 by Sisyphe_heureux, translation #2644217 by CK
- Il y a d'énormes intérêts en jeu.There are huge interests at stake.This sentence illustrates the use of intérêts when describing things at stake.Tatoeba #10552024 by lbdx, translation #4473072 by XenoKat
- Nous avons des intérêts en commun.We have common interests.This sentence shows how to express having shared interests using intérêts.Tatoeba #4269080 by ocirne, translation #3128957 by Theocracy
- Mes centres d'intérêt comprennent la musique, la littérature et le cinéma.My interests include music, literature, and cinema.
- Je suis passionné(e) par l'art moderne et la peinture abstraite.I am passionate about modern art and abstract painting.
- J'adore jouer de la guitare et regarder des séries télé.I love playing the guitar and watching TV series.
- Les trucs que je kiffe, c'est faire du roller et sortir avec mes amis.The stuff I love is rollerblading and hanging out with my friends.
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Example conversation
Hugo is asking Chloé about her bank loan.
- HugoQuel est le taux d'intérêts pour ton prêt ?What is the interest rate for your loan?
- ChloéC'est assez bas, donc je paye peu d'intérêts.It is quite low, so I pay little interest.
- HugoC'est une bonne nouvelle pour toi, Chloé.That is good news for you, Chloé.
- ChloéOui, Hugo, je suis très contente.Yes, Hugo, I am very happy.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
