French word

physiquement

Pronunciation

IPA/fizikəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbphysically

Example

Il est physiquement fatigué après le match.

He is physically tired after the match.

Illustration for physiquement (physically)

More examples

Après l'accident, il n'est plus physiquement le même.

After the accident, he is no longer physically the same.

Core concept

The body's condition or strength affecting a person's actions and abilities.

Common phrases

  • physiquement fatigué

    physically tired

  • physiquement en forme

    physically fit

  • être physiquement prêt

    be physically ready

Similar words

mentalement: In a way caused by the mind or its intellectual processes.

Definition in French

D'une manière relative au corps, à la santé ou aux capacités physiques d'une personne.

Word origin

The French adverb physiquement derives from physique plus -ment, and physique ultimately comes from Greek phusikos through Latin.

Usage tips

  • The final -ment in physiquement is pronounced as a nasal vowel, not like the English ending in words such as 'movement'.

Other meanings

  • in appearanceadverb

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