Intérieures (en. Interior)

/ɛ̃.te.ʁjœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to what is inside a closed space.
The interior rooms of the house are well decorated.
Les pièces intérieures de la maison sont bien décorées.
Relating to private or personal life.
She rarely shares her inner thoughts.
Elle partage rarement ses pensées intérieures.
Relating to a country, as opposed to the outside.
The country's internal affairs require special attention.
Les affaires intérieures du pays nécessitent une attention particulière.

Etymology

From the Latin 'interior', which means 'more internal' or 'in the middle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inside the house
The part located inside the dwelling.
intérieur de la maison
inner voice
The thoughts or internal dialogue of a person.
voix intérieure
internal affairs
The questions and problems that arise within a country.
affaires intérieures

Related Words

interiority
Quality of what is internal.
intériorité
introspection
Examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.
introspection
intimate
Relating to personal and private life.
intime

Slang Meanings

Expressions of personal thoughts.
He is not afraid to say what he really thinks; his inner ideas are quite bold.
Il n'a pas peur de dire ce qu'il pense vraiment, ses idées intérieures sont assez audacieuses.
Intimate perception of oneself.
She took an inner journey to better understand herself.
Elle a fait un voyage intérieur pour mieux se comprendre.