Intérieure (en. Interior)

ɛ̃.te.ʁjœʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is located inside something.
The interior of the house is very well decorated.
L'intérieure de la maison est très bien décorée.
Relating to the mind or personality of a person.
Her inner reflection led her to change her life.
Son intérieuse réflexion l'a amenée à changer de vie.
Used to describe an organ located inside the body.
Doctors studied her health condition, particularly her internal organs.
Les médecins ont étudié son état de santé, notamment ses organes intérieurs.

Etymology

The word 'interior' comes from the Latin 'interior', which means 'further inside'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

interior of the house
inhabited area of a house.
intérieur de la maison
inner world
the psychological or emotional life of a person.
monde intérieur
inner journey
personal reflection and introspection.
voyage intérieur

Related Words

internalization
Process by which an individual incorporates social values or norms.
intérieurisation
interiority
Quality of what is interior.
intériorité
integration
Action of integrating diverse elements within a whole.
intégration

Slang Meanings

To have a closed-off attitude.
He is a bit closed-off; he doesn’t like to share his thoughts.
Il est un peu intérieure, il n'aime pas partager ses pensées.
To be in one's own world.
She is so closed-off that it seems like she doesn’t hear us.
Elle est tellement intérieure qu'on dirait qu'elle ne nous entend pas.