physique

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English

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Etymology

From French physique.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -iːk

Noun

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physique (plural physiques)

  1. The natural constitution, or physical structure, of a person.
    Synonym: body
  2. (bodybuilding) The trained muscular structure of a person's body.

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Translations

French

Etymology

From Latin physicus.

Pronunciation

Adjective

physique (plural physiques)

  1. (relational) physical, sportive
    Monter un immeuble d’une centaine d’étages par les escaliers est une activité plutôt physique.
    Climbing a hundred story building by the stairs is a rather physical activity.

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Noun

physique m (plural physiques)

  1. physique
    Certaines personnes jugent les gens seulement sur leur physique.
    Some people judge people solely by their physique.
    Certains métiers nécessitent un bon physique et un entraînement régulier.
    Some professions require a good physique and regular training.

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Noun

physique f (plural physiques)

  1. physics
    Ses matières préférées sont la chimie et la physique.
    His favourite subjects are chemistry and physics.

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Descendants

  • English: physique
  • Persian: فیزیک (fizik)

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