intime

intimate, private

adjective an-TEEM Less Common

Origin: From Latin 'intimus' (innermost).

Also means

close (friend)

Usage Note

intime can describe a close personal relationship (un ami intime) or a private, personal atmosphere (une soirée intime). As a noun, un(e) intime means a close friend or intimate. The adverb is intimement and the noun is intimité (intimacy, privacy).

Examples

"C'est une amie très intime."

Natural Translation

She is a very close friend.

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