intrigue

intrigue verb [ T ] uk/ɪnˈtriːɡ/ uspresent participle intriguing | past tense and past participle intrigue d
If someone or something intrigue s you, they interest you very much.

интересовать, увлекать
Ancient Egyptian art has always intrigue d me.

INTRIGUE noun

[ C,U ] uk/ˈɪntriːɡ/ us
a secret, clever plan to deceive someone or do something bad

интрига
a tale of romance, intrigue , and betrayal