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Anglais - Finlandais

Interest

ˈɪnt(ə)rəst
Extrêmement Commun
200 - 300
200 - 300
L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000. Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.

kiinnostus, etu, korko, mielenkiinto

Significations de Interest en finnois

kiinnostus

Exemple:
She has a keen interest in art.
Hänellä on suuri kiinnostus taiteeseen.
My interest in history began in school.
Kiinnostukseni historiaan alkoi koulussa.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Used to express enthusiasm or curiosity about a subject or activity.
Note: This meaning is often used when talking about hobbies, subjects of study, or topics that engage someone's attention.

etu

Exemple:
It's in your best interest to save money.
On sinun etusi säästää rahaa.
We need to act in the best interest of the community.
Meidän täytyy toimia yhteisön edun mukaisesti.
Utilisation: formalContexte: Used in legal, business, or ethical discussions where someone's advantage or benefit is considered.
Note: This meaning often relates to decisions that favor a person or group.

korko

Exemple:
The interest on the loan is very high.
Lainan korko on erittäin korkea.
He pays a low interest rate on his mortgage.
Hän maksaa alhaista korkoa asuntolainastaan.
Utilisation: formalContexte: Used in financial contexts to refer to the cost of borrowing money.
Note: This meaning is specific to finance and economics, referring to the percentage paid on borrowed money.

mielenkiinto

Exemple:
The documentary sparked my interest.
Dokumentti herätti mielenkiintoni.
He spoke with great interest about his travels.
Hän puhui suurella mielenkiinnolla matkoistaan.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Used to describe the level of engagement or curiosity someone has about a topic.
Note: Similar to 'kiinnostus', but often emphasizes the emotional response to a topic.

Les synonymes de Interest

fascination

Fascination refers to a strong attraction or interest in something.
Exemple: She had a fascination with ancient history.
Note: Fascination implies a deep and intense interest in a particular subject or activity.

curiosity

Curiosity is a strong desire to know or learn something.
Exemple: The child's curiosity about the world around him was endless.
Note: Curiosity often involves a sense of inquisitiveness or a desire for knowledge rather than just a general interest.

enthusiasm

Enthusiasm is a strong excitement or interest in something.
Exemple: His enthusiasm for the project was contagious.
Note: Enthusiasm conveys a sense of passion and eagerness towards a particular subject or activity.

passion

Passion is a strong and intense love or enthusiasm for something.
Exemple: She had a passion for music from a young age.
Note: Passion typically implies a deep emotional connection and dedication to a particular interest or activity.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Interest

take an interest

To show curiosity or concern about something.
Exemple: She took an interest in photography and started taking classes.
Note: The original word 'interest' refers to a feeling of wanting to learn more about something, while 'take an interest' emphasizes actively engaging with or showing concern for that thing.

lose interest

To stop being interested in or enthusiastic about something.
Exemple: I lost interest in the book halfway through and couldn't finish it.
Note: While 'interest' refers to the feeling of wanting to learn more, 'lose interest' indicates a decrease in that feeling or enthusiasm.

conflict of interest

A situation in which a person's personal interests or loyalties could potentially clash with their professional duties or responsibilities.
Exemple: The judge recused himself from the case due to a conflict of interest.
Note: Unlike the general sense of 'interest' as curiosity or attraction, 'conflict of interest' specifically refers to a situation where personal interests may interfere with one's professional role.

in one's best interest

Something that is advantageous or beneficial for a person.
Exemple: It is in your best interest to study hard for the exam.
Note: While 'interest' refers to a feeling or desire, 'in one's best interest' focuses on what is most beneficial or advantageous for that person.

vested interest

A personal stake or involvement in a situation, especially one that is tied to financial gain or benefit.
Exemple: The company has a vested interest in ensuring the project's success.
Note: Unlike 'interest' as a general feeling of curiosity, 'vested interest' emphasizes a personal stake or involvement, often with financial implications.

lose interest in

To no longer feel curious about or enthusiastic toward something.
Exemple: She lost interest in playing the guitar after a few lessons.
Note: Similar to 'lose interest,' 'lose interest in' specifically points to a decrease in curiosity or enthusiasm for a particular activity or topic.

a keen interest

A strong or enthusiastic interest in something.
Exemple: He has always had a keen interest in history and loves to read historical books.
Note: While 'interest' can be a general feeling, 'a keen interest' emphasizes a strong, intense enthusiasm or curiosity for a specific subject or activity.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Interest

Float someone's boat

To interest or excite someone, to be appealing or satisfying to someone.
Exemple: Watching documentaries really floats my boat.
Note: It emphasizes personal preference or enjoyment rather than a general interest.

Tickle someone's fancy

To be appealing or interesting to someone, to capture someone's interest or attention.
Exemple: The new art exhibition really tickles my fancy.
Note: It implies a sense of delight or amusement associated with the interest.

Float someone's goat

To provoke someone's interest or reaction, to excite or annoy someone.
Exemple: That kind of music really floats his goat.
Note: It has a slightly mischievous or annoying connotation in provoking interest.

Tickle your brain

To intellectually stimulate or interest someone, to challenge someone's mind.
Exemple: Solving puzzles really tickles my brain.
Note: It focuses on cognitive engagement and mental stimulation as opposed to a general interest.

Pique someone's curiosity

To arouse someone's interest or curiosity, to make someone interested or eager to learn more.
Exemple: The mysterious message piqued her curiosity.
Note: It specifically refers to curiosity or the desire to know more rather than a general interest.

Turn someone on to (something)

To introduce or expose someone to something that sparks their interest or enthusiasm.
Exemple: Her friend turned her on to jazz music.
Note: It indicates introducing someone to something new that could potentially ignite their interest.

Ring a bell

To trigger a faint memory or association, to sound familiar or remind someone of something.
Exemple: The name sounds familiar, but it doesn't ring a bell.
Note: It involves a subtle recognition or connection to something previously known, sparking a sense of interest or recollection.

Interest - Exemples

érdeklődés
kiinnostus
kamat
tavarat
érdekeltség
kiinnostus

Grammaire de Interest

Interest - Nom (Noun) / Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemme: interest
Conjugaisons
Nom, pluriel (Noun, plural): interests, interest
Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass): interest
Verbe, passé simple (Verb, past tense): interested
Verbe, gérondif ou participe présent (Verb, gerund or present participle): interesting
Verbe, 3ème personne du singulier au présent (Verb, 3rd person singular present): interests
Verbe, forme de base (Verb, base form): interest
Verbe, présent non à la 3ème personne du singulier (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): interest
Syllabes, Séparation et Accent
interest contient 3 syllabes: in • ter • est
Transcription phonétique: ˈin-t(ə-)rəst
in ter est , ˈin t(ə )rəst (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Interest - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.
interest: 200 - 300 (Extrêmement Commun).
Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.
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