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le corps
/lə kɔʁ/
the body
Il prend soin de son corps.
He takes care of his body.
general
The physical structure of a human being, consisting of flesh, bones, and organs.
Le corps humain est composé de nombreux systèmes.
The human body is composed of many systems.
Can refer to a living or dead body.
LawBusiness
formal
A group of people working together, especially in an organization or institution.
Le corps législatif a voté la loi.
The legislative body voted on the law.
Used in formal contexts to describe an organized group.
Collocations
le corps humainthe human bodyle corps diplomatiquethe diplomatic corpsle corps enseignantthe teaching staff
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
While 'le corps' often means 'the body', it can also refer to an organized group in formal contexts.
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
The noun 'corps' is masculine and does not change form in the plural.
Word Origin
From Latin 'corpus', meaning 'body'.
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'corps' can refer to an organized group, such as a legislative body or a diplomatic corps.
Word Breakdown
corps
body
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