French word

corporel

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔʁpoʁɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectivephysical

Example

J'ai une douleur corporelle.

I am experiencing physical pain.

Illustration for corporel (physical)

More examples

Le contact corporel peut transmettre des germes.

Bodily contact can transmit germs.

Core concept

A visible, tangible body considered apart from the mind or spirit.

Common phrases

  • contact corporel

    bodily contact

  • soins corporels

    body care

  • sensation corporelle

    bodily sensation

Similar words

physique: Relating to bodily build, appearance, muscles, or posture.
tactile: Relating to qualities perceived through the sense of touch.

Definition in French

Relatif au corps en tant qu'entité matérielle, par opposition au mental ou au spirituel.

Word origin

French corporel comes from Latin corporalis, formed from corpus, meaning "body," through the historical development of French.

Usage tips

  • Corporel is relatively formal, while physique is often more natural when describing physical appearance.

Opposites

  • incorporelincorporealadjective

Related words

  • corporellementbodilyadverb

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