introverti
/ɛ̃.tʁɔ.vɛʁ.ti/
The French word for introvert is introverti.
The term refers to a person who focuses primarily on their own mind, feelings or affairs.
Meaning: one who focuses primarily on their own mind, feelings, or affairs (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word introverti is the direct antonym of extraverti, which means extrovert.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes based on the gender and number of the people you are describing. Use introvertie when referring to an introverted woman. For a group of men or a mixed group, use the masculine plural introvertis. If you are referring to a group of women, use the feminine plural introverties.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɛ̃.tʁɔ.vɛʁ.ti/. It has four syllables.
Did you know?
- When describing a person's temperament, French speakers often use the phrase être dans sa bulle, meaning 'to be in one's bubble', to describe introverted behavior.
- The term introverti is a direct loan from German, specifically from the word introvertiert, following a pattern of psychological terminology used in the 19th century.
- In French literature, an introverti character is often contrasted with the mondain, a person who thrives in the high society of salons.
Examples in context
- Sami était un introverti timide.Sami was a shy introvert.This sentence shows how to describe a person as a shy introverti.Tatoeba #6328438 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #6327564 by OsoHombre
- Je suis en quelque sorte introverti.I'm sort of an introvert.This sentence illustrates how to say one is sort of an introverti.Tatoeba #2042541 by sacredceltic, translation #2042261 by FlamingTofu
- Tom n'est pas quelqu'un d'introverti.Tom isn't an introvert.This sentence demonstrates a negative construction using introverti.Tatoeba #9011130 by Micsmithel, translation #9010052 by CK
- Je suis plutôt réservé(e) et j'apprécie la solitude.I am quite introverted and I appreciate solitude.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are discussing a mutual friend at a cafe.
- GabrielEst-ce que Paul est un introverti ?Is Paul an introvert?
- ChloéOui, c'est un vrai introverti.Yes, he is a real introvert.
- GabrielIl est très calme alors.He is very calm, then.
- ChloéOui, il préfère rester seul.Yes, he prefers to stay alone.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “introvert” translations and entries introverti, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries introverti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
