introvert

• Personne qui tend à se concentrer sur son monde intérieur de pensées et de sentiments, préférant la solitude ou un cercle restreint de relations.

A person who tends to focus on their inner thoughts and feelings rather than seeking external stimulation, often feeling drained by social interaction and preferring solitary activities or small groups.

1. A person predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than external things.B2formal

   An individual characterised by a personality type where psychic energy is directed inward; such a person typically finds large social gatherings exhausting, recharges through solitude, and prefers deep one‑on‑one conversations or independent activities.

   introverti

   • As a classic inward‑focused person, she spent the weekend reading instead of partying.
   • The quiet, reflective colleague rarely spoke at large meetings but shone in small discussions.
   • Being a natural solitary type doesn’t mean being shy or unfriendly.
   • He found that identifying as a reserved personality helped him accept his need for alone time.
   • Many writers and artists are withdrawn individuals who channel their energy into their craft.

   Synonymeslone wolflonersolitary

   Antonymesextravertextrovert

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se tourner vers l'intérieur de soi ou de se concentrer sur ses propres pensées et sentiments, souvent dans un contexte psychologique.

A verb used to indicate the act of turning inward or focusing on one's own thoughts and feelings, often in a psychological context.

1. Fold inwardsC2formal

   To turn or bend something inward, especially a part of an organ or structure.

   Introvertir (replier vers l'intérieur)

   • The surgeon introverted the edges of the wound to promote healing.
   • In embryology, the cell layer introverts to form the neural tube.
   • The petals of the flower introvert at night.

   Synonymesintussusceptinvaginateinvert

   Antonymesevertextrovert

2. Turn insideC2formal

   To turn something inside out or to direct something inward.

   tourner vers l'intérieur

   • The introverted part of the tube creates a pocket.
   • He introverted his thoughts, focusing on his inner world.
   • The introverted structure is a key feature of this organism.

   Synonymesintussusceptinvaginateinvert

   Antonymesextrovertoutward