French word

interne

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁn/

Meaning

  • adjectiveinternal

Example

Notre réseau interne n'est accessible que depuis les bureaux.

Our internal network is accessible only from the offices.

Illustration for interne (internal)

More examples

Le technicien a réparé le réseau interne ce matin.

The technician repaired the internal network this morning.

Core concept

A component or connection operating within a larger object, building, or system, behind its outer boundary.

Common phrases

  • réseau interne

    internal network

  • réunion interne

    internal meeting

Similar words

intérieur: Situated on the inside of a building or container.
confidentiel: Restricted to a limited group and not intended for public disclosure.
public: Available to or involving the general public.

Definition in French

Relatif à la partie intérieure d'un objet, d'un bâtiment ou d'un système plutôt qu'à sa face extérieure.

Word origin

French interne comes from Latin internus, formed from inter meaning 'within' and the adjectival suffix -nus.

Usage tips

  • Interne often describes organizational or technical relations, while intérieur more directly describes physical location inside something.

Other meanings

  • internnoun

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