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intéresser

to interest

verb an-teh-reh-SEH Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

to concern

Usage Note

Intéresser is commonly used reflexively as s'intéresser à something, meaning to take an interest in it. The phrase 'ça m'intéresse' ('that interests me') is a staple of everyday conversation. Do not confuse with intéresser quelqu'un à quelque chose (to get someone interested in something), which is a causative construction.

Examples

"Ce sujet m'intéresse beaucoup."

Natural Translation

This topic interests me a lot.

Literal Translation

This topic me-interests much

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