inner

• Qualifie ce qui se trouve à l'intérieur ou plus près du centre de quelque chose ; désigne aussi ce qui relève des pensées et des sentiments personnels ou profonds.

Describes something that is located inside or further toward the center of something; also used to describe private or spiritual thoughts and feelings.

1. Located insideA2formal

   Situated on the inside or closer to the center.

   intérieur (situé à l'intérieur)

   • The inner layer of the cake is chocolate.
   • She opened the inner door to the garden.
   • The inner city has many historic buildings.

   Synonymescentralinsideinteriorinternalinward

   Antonymesexteriorexternalouteroutside

2. Private or personalB1formal

   Relating to a person's private thoughts, feelings, or spiritual self.

   Intérieur (sens psychologique)

   • He shared his inner thoughts with his therapist.
   • She found inner peace through meditation.
   • His inner conflict was visible in his eyes.

   Synonymesdeepinnermostinternalintimatepersonalprivatepsychologicalsecretspiritualsubjective

3. Exclusive or restrictedB2formal

   Belonging to a select or restricted group.

   Réservé à un cercle restreint

   • Only members of the inner circle knew the secret.
   • The inner sanctum of the temple was off-limits to tourists.
   • She was part of the inner committee that made the final decision.

   Synonymesexclusiveinsideprivateprivilegedrestrictedselect