المعنى
Strong curiosity or engagement.
خلفية ثقافية
In French business culture, expressing 'vif intérêt' is a way to show you are 'sérieux'. It's often used in the first paragraph of a cover letter to establish professional credibility. While 'vif intérêt' is used, Quebecers might also use 'intérêt marqué' or even English-influenced structures, though 'vif intérêt' remains the standard for formal writing. In international diplomacy (where French is an official language), 'vif intérêt' is a polite way to say a country is closely monitoring a situation without committing to action yet. Professors use this to praise students. If a teacher says you have a 'vif intérêt', it's a high compliment regarding your intellectual potential.
The 'Porter' Rule
Always use 'porter' in cover letters. It sounds much more elegant than 'avoir'.
Agreement Check
Remember: Un vif intérêt (m), but une vive émotion (f). Don't let the 'e' slip in for masculine nouns!
المعنى
Strong curiosity or engagement.
The 'Porter' Rule
Always use 'porter' in cover letters. It sounds much more elegant than 'avoir'.
Agreement Check
Remember: Un vif intérêt (m), but une vive émotion (f). Don't let the 'e' slip in for masculine nouns!
Don't Overdo It
In France, if you say you have a 'vif intérêt' for everything, you might seem insincere. Save it for things that truly matter.
Synonym Swap
If you've already used 'vif intérêt' once in an essay, swap the next one for 'intérêt marqué'.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the adjective 'vif'.
Sa proposition a suscité une ______ curiosité et un ______ intérêt.
'Curiosité' is feminine (une vive curiosité) and 'intérêt' is masculine (un vif intérêt).
Which verb is NOT commonly used with 'vif intérêt'?
On peut ______ un vif intérêt.
You can carry, show, or spark interest, but you cannot eat it!
Fill in the candidate's response in this interview.
Recruteur: Pourquoi voulez-vous travailler pour notre ONG ? Candidat: Parce que je ______ un vif intérêt pour la protection des océans.
'Porter un intérêt à' is the standard formal collocation.
Match the sentence to the correct register.
1. Je porte un vif intérêt. 2. Ça m'intéresse trop. 3. C'est intéressant.
'Vif intérêt' is formal, 'trop' is slang/informal, and 'intéressant' is neutral.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Interest Intensity Scale
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينSa proposition a suscité une ______ curiosité et un ______ intérêt.
'Curiosité' is feminine (une vive curiosité) and 'intérêt' is masculine (un vif intérêt).
On peut ______ un vif intérêt.
You can carry, show, or spark interest, but you cannot eat it!
Recruteur: Pourquoi voulez-vous travailler pour notre ONG ? Candidat: Parce que je ______ un vif intérêt pour la protection des océans.
'Porter un intérêt à' is the standard formal collocation.
1. Je porte un vif intérêt. 2. Ça m'intéresse trop. 3. C'est intéressant.
'Vif intérêt' is formal, 'trop' is slang/informal, and 'intéressant' is neutral.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it sounds a bit stiff. In a text, just say 'Ça m'intéresse trop !'
Yes, you can add 'très' for extra emphasis, though 'vif' is already quite strong.
'Passion' is much more emotional and personal. 'Vif intérêt' is more intellectual and professional.
No, 'vif' can also mean 'bright' (color), 'sharp' (pain), or 'quick' (person).
Yes, 'Je porte un vif intérêt à cette personne' implies you find them intellectually or professionally fascinating.
Rarely. We usually talk about 'un vif intérêt' as a singular concept.
You can say 'Cela ne présente pas un vif intérêt pour nous pour le moment.'
Yes, they share the same Latin root 'vivus'.
It sounds very 'old-fashioned' or 'courtly'. It might be used as a polite way to start a courtship in a novel.
'Susciter' (to spark/arouse) is the most common in news, 'Porter' is most common for individuals.
عبارات ذات صلة
un intérêt marqué
synonymA noticeable interest
une vive curiosité
similarA sharp curiosity
un intérêt soutenu
similarA sustained interest
un désintérêt total
contrastTotal lack of interest
susciter l'engouement
builds onTo spark a craze
