Intérieurement (en. Internally)
/ɛ̃.te.ʁjœʁ.mɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
From the inside, regarding internal structure or internal situation.
The house was renovated internally to improve its comfort.
La maison a été rénovée intérieurement pour améliorer son confort.
Related to the internal life or emotions of an individual.
She has always struggled against her demons internally.
Elle a toujours lutté contre ses démons intérieurement.
Concerning the handling of a problem on an internal rather than external level.
The company decided to resolve conflicts internally.
L'entreprise a décidé de résoudre les conflits intérieurement.
Etymology
Formed from the word interior, with the suffix -ment.
Common Phrases and Expressions
internal struggle
Personal or emotional conflict.
lutte intérieure
internal transformation
Change or personal improvement at an internal level.
transformation intérieure
inner journey
Exploration of oneself or one's thoughts.
voyage intérieur
Related Words
interior
Part that is inside.
intérieur
internal
Related to the inside of a body or organization.
interne
Slang Meanings
State of mind difficult to express.
That period was a real internal struggle.
Cette période était un vrai combat intérieurement.
Hidden emotions.
He keeps a lot of things to himself internally.
Il garde beaucoup de choses pour lui intérieurement.