French Conversation · Level 70
59 words
French word
physique
Pronunciation
IPA/fizik/
Meaning
- masculine nounbuild
Example
Il a un physique impressionnant.
He has an impressive build.
More examples
Il travaille pour développer son physique.
He works to develop his physique.
Core concept
The overall bodily frame that gives a person a particular silhouette and muscular appearance.
Common phrases
avoir un physique d'athlète
have an athlete's physique
développer son physique
develop one's physique
Similar words
taille: A person's height measured from head to foot.
corps: The entire body, including the internal organs and limbs.
silhouette: The body's outline or overall shape as seen from a distance.
gabarit: An indication of body size based on height, weight, and similar factors.
Definition in French
Ensemble des caractéristiques corporelles d'une personne, comme la stature, la silhouette et la musculature.
Word origin
The French noun physique derives through Old French and Latin physica from Greek phusikē, a form related to phusis, meaning nature.
Usage tips
- French physique as a noun means bodily build, while the related adjective physique means physical and needs context to distinguish the two.