introverti
/ɛ̃.tʁɔ.vɛʁ.ti/
The English word "introverted" is translated into French as introverti.
In psychology, the term is used as an adjective to describe someone who is characteristic of an introvert.
Meaning: psychology: Of or characteristic of an introvert (adj)
Which one should you use?
While introverti is primarily used as an adjective, it can also function as a noun to refer to a male introvert.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the subject it describes. For a feminine noun, use introvertie. For a masculine plural subject, use introvertis and for a feminine plural subject, use introverties.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and is pronounced /ɛ̃.tʁɔ.vɛʁ.ti/.
Did you know?
- A French person might say they are dans leur bulle, which means 'in their bubble', to describe the behavior of an introverti without using the formal psychological term.
- The word introverti was borrowed from the German word 'introvertiert'.
- If you call someone introverti in a formal psychological setting, it is a clinical observation, but using it in a casual social setting can sometimes sound overly analytical or even slightly cold to a French ear.
Examples in context
- Tom est une personne introvertie.Tom is an introverted person.This sentence shows how to use introverti to describe a person.Tatoeba #7549488 by tras, translation #7544193 by CK
- Je suis quelqu'un de très introverti.I'm a very introverted person.This sentence uses introverti to describe oneself.Tatoeba #11168062 by lbdx, translation #8896885 by CK
- Tu es introverti.You're introverted.This sentence uses introverti to describe a second-person subject.Tatoeba #9155381 by Julien_PDC, translation #2203032 by CK
- Marc est un homme réservé qui préfère passer son temps libre à lire.Marc is a reserved man who prefers to spend his free time reading.
- Sophie est une personne peu sociable, mais elle est très appréciée par ses collègues.Sophie is not very sociable, but she is well-liked by her colleagues.
- Ma sœur est assez réservée, elle a besoin de temps pour s'ouvrir aux autres.My sister is quite reserved, she needs time to open up to others.
- Il est peu expansif, mais dès qu'il se sent à l'aise, il est très agréable à côtoyer.He is not very outgoing, but once he feels comfortable, he is very pleasant to be around.
- Julie est plutôt introvertie, mais elle a un cercle proche d'amis.Julie is quite introverted, but she has a close circle of friends.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are discussing their friend Marc.
- LucasMarc est un peu introverti, n'est-ce pas ?Marc is a bit introverted, isn't he?
- EmmaOui, il est très introverti avec les inconnus.Yes, he is very introverted with strangers.
- LucasIl est plus calme quand il est seul.He is calmer when he is alone.
- EmmaC'est vrai, il apprécie sa tranquillité.That's true, he enjoys his peace and quiet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “introverted” 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.
