L'intérieur (en. The interior)

/lɛ̃.te.ʁjœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Space that is found inside an object or place.
The interior of the house is tastefully decorated.
L'intérieur de la maison est décoré avec goût.
The nature or internal characteristics of a person or thing.
It is essential to know the interior of a person to understand them.
Il est essentiel de connaître l'intérieur d'une personne pour la comprendre.
Areas or territories that are not on the periphery.
We explored the interior of the country.
Nous avons exploré l'intérieur du pays.

Etymology

From Latin 'interior', meaning 'more within, interior'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The interior of the country
The deep region of a country, far from the coasts.
l'intérieur du pays
The interior of a house
Refers to the interior space of a dwelling.
l'intérieur d'une maison
To take the interior
To choose a more intimate or hidden option.
prendre l'intérieur
The interior of oneself
Reflection on one's own feelings and thoughts.
l'intérieur de soi

Related Words

Interiority
The quality of that which is interior.
intériorité
Interiorism
Theory or practice of interior design.
intérieurisme
To internalize
To bring something inside, especially ideas or emotions.
intérioriser

Slang Meanings

To feel good in one's interior
Since I started meditating, I feel good in my interior.
Depuis que j'ai commencé à méditer, je me sens bien dans mon intérieur.
A stylish interior
Look at this bar; its interior is really stylish!
Regarde ce bar, son intérieur est vraiment stylé !