Intérieur (en. Interior)

/ɛ̃.te.ʁjœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The part located inside a building or space.
The interior of the house is very comfortable.
L'intérieur de la maison est très confortable.
The mind or personality of a person.
He has a rich interior that deserves to be explored.
Il a un riche intérieur qui mérite d'être exploré.
The visible surface inside a vehicle.
The interior of the car has been completely renovated.
L'intérieur de la voiture a été complètement rénové.

Etymology

From Latin 'interior', comparative of 'inter', meaning 'between'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the interior of the country
in remote areas, far from the coast.
dans l'intérieur du pays
hollow interior
empty space inside an object.
intérieur creux
to travel within
to move within the inner regions of a country.
voyager à l'intérieur

Related Words

exterior
Part located outside of a space or object.
extérieur
internal
Relating to the inside of something.
interne

Slang Meanings

The inside of a house.
Come see the interior of my new house, it's beautiful!
Viens voir l'intérieur de ma nouvelle maison, c'est magnifique!
The personality of a person.
He has a super interesting and complex interior.
Il a un intérieur super intéressant et complexe.