English–French

“personal” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃tim/

Example

C'est une question intime.

It's a personal question.

Illustration for intime (personal)

How to say “personal” in French

“Personal” in French is intime.

The private inner layer of a person, shared only within a close circle.

Full entry for intime: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with intime

Je partage peu ma vie intime.

I share very little of my private life.

Tips for using intime

  • Intime is narrower than privé when it highlights personal feelings or closeness rather than simple lack of public access.

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