intriquer

Senses

1. 1.

   to intrigue

   to arouse curiosity or interest in someone, often creating a sense of mystery or fascination

2. 2.

   to puzzle

   to perplex or confuse someone with something difficult to understand

3. 3.

   to scheme

   to plot or engage in intrigue as a noun (less common usage)

Examples

• "Ce mystere m'intrigue beaucoup."

  This mystery intrigues me greatly.

• "Son comportement etrange m'a intrigue."

  His strange behavior puzzled me.

• "Cette histoire intrigue tous les lecteurs."

  This story fascinates all the readers.

Usage

A common transitive verb usually followed by a direct object. Often expresses intellectual curiosity mixed with slight confusion or mystery. Easily confused with 'inquiéter' (to worry), which has a more negative tone.