French Conversation · Level 6
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French word
corps
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounbody
Example
Mon corps est fatigué.
My body is tired.
More examples
Je ressens des picotements dans tout mon corps.
I feel tingling throughout my body.
Core concept
The physical frame of one person, treated as one connected structure rather than as separate parts.
Common phrases
des douleurs dans tout le corps
pain throughout the body
le corps humain
the human body
avoir conscience de son corps
be aware of one's body
Similar words
physique: A person's build and overall physical appearance.
jambe: The leg from the hip to the ankle.
bras: The arm from the shoulder to the hand.
cadavre: The dead body of a person or animal.
Definition in French
Ensemble des parties matérielles d'un être humain, comprenant organes et membres, considéré comme une unité physique.
Word origin
French corps is inherited through Old French cors from Latin corpus, meaning the written form remains close to its Latin ancestor.
Usage tips
- The singular and plural have the same pronunciation: le corps and les corps differ mainly through their articles and context.