internally

• Adverbe signifiant « à l'intérieur » ou « au sein d'une organisation, d'un système ou d'un corps ». Il est utilisé pour décrire des actions, des processus ou des états qui se produisent à l'intérieur de quelque chose, plutôt qu'à l'extérieur.

An adverb meaning "on the inside" or "within an organization, system, or body." It is used to describe actions, processes, or conditions that occur inside something rather than externally.

1. Inside the bodyB2formal

   In or into the interior of the body.

   À l'intérieur du corps

   • The medication is taken internally to treat the infection.
   • The injury was not visible externally but caused damage internally.
   • Doctors examined the patient internally using an endoscope.

   Synonymesinsideinwardlywithin

   Antonymesexternally

2. Within an organizationB2formal

   Within a company, institution, or group, rather than externally.

   à l'interne

   • The company is investigating the issue internally.
   • The memo was circulated internally among staff members.
   • They decided to promote internally rather than hire from outside.

   Synonymesinsidewithin

   Antonymesexternally

3. Inwardly or mentallyB2formal

   In a way that relates to one's inner thoughts or feelings.

   intérieurement, mentalement

   • She was angry but remained calm internally.
   • He struggled internally with the decision.
   • Internally, she knew she had made the right choice.

   Synonymesinwardlymentallyprivatelypsychologicallysubjectivelywithin

   Antonymesexternallyoutwardly