L’intérieur (en. The interior)

/lɛ̃.te.ʁjœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The space located inside a place or object, opposed to the outside.
The inside of the car is very comfortable.
L’intérieur de la voiture est très confortable.
The inner part of an abstract element, such as a person.
He has an inner richness that makes him unique.
Il a une richesse intérieure qui le rend unique.
The entirety of an individual's feelings and thoughts.
She shared her inner self with her friends.
Elle a partagé son intérieur avec ses amis.

Etymology

From the Latin interior, which means 'more interior'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the inside of a room
The part located inside a room.
l'intérieur d'une pièce
the inside of oneself
The intimate and personal aspect of an individual.
l'intérieur de soi
in complete intimacy
In a private setting, in the sense of the interior.
en toute intimité

Related Words

outside
The outer part or the external environment.
extérieur
internal
Related to the inside of a system or organization.
interne
intimacy
Emotional and sentimental closeness.
intimité

Slang Meanings

A way of saying that one feels at home.
I feel good here, this is my inner self.
Je suis bien ici, c'est mon intérieur.
Synonym for the personal sphere.
I do not let just anyone into my inner self.
Je ne laisse pas entrer n'importe qui dans mon intérieur.