Physiques (en. Physical)

/fizik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Pertaining to the human body or its structure.
Physical characteristics vary from person to person.
Les caractéristiques physiques varient d'une personne à l'autre.
Pertaining to the laws of nature and matter.
Physical laws determine the behavior of objects.
Les lois physiques déterminent le comportement des objets.
Related to the material aspects of a person.
She undertook physical training to improve her fitness.
Elle a suivi un entraînement physique pour améliorer sa condition.

Etymology

From Greek 'phusis', meaning 'nature'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

physical culture
A set of techniques and practices for body maintenance.
culture physique
physical appearance
The visible aspect of a person based on their body.
apparence physique

Related Words

nuclear physics
A field of physics that studies atomic nuclei.
physique nucléaire
physical education
A school discipline dedicated to exercise and sports.
éducation physique

Slang Meanings

Having a good body, being muscular.
He spends a lot of time at the gym to achieve a dream physique.
Il passe beaucoup de temps à la salle pour avoir un physique de rêve.
Being in good shape.
After several months of training, he achieved an impressive physique.
Après plusieurs mois d'entraînement, il a atteint un physique impressionnant.