Exercice (en. Exercise)

/ɛɡ.zɛʁ.sis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A set of physical or intellectual activities aimed at improving a skill.

He does a math exercise every evening.

Il fait un exercice de mathématiques chaque soir.

Regular practice to maintain or improve physical condition.

Exercise is essential for staying healthy.

L'exercice est essentiel pour rester en bonne santé.

Putting a theory into practice through cases or situations.

The teacher gave a practical exercise on chemistry.

Le professeur a donné un exercice pratique sur la chemie.

From the Latin 'exercitium', which means 'activity, practice'.

put into practice

Apply a theory or method in a real situation.

mettre en pratique

do exercise

Participate in physical activities for health.

faire de l'exercice

stylistic exercise

Variation of the same theme in a literary work.

exercice de style

physical exercises

Physical activities to improve fitness.

exercices physiques

training exercise

Session dedicated to learning a skill.

exercice d'entraînement

group exercise

Activity carried out by a group of people for a common purpose.

exercice de groupe

To play sports.

Today, I'm going to the gym to exercise.

Aujourd'hui, je vais à la salle pour faire de l'exercice.

To work hard on a task.

I have exercises to finish by tomorrow.

J'ai des exercices à finir pour demain.