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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.
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.
While 'le corps' often means 'the body', it can also refer to an organized group in formal contexts.
The noun 'corps' is masculine and does not change form in the plural.
From Latin 'corpus', meaning 'body'.
In formal contexts, 'corps' can refer to an organized group, such as a legislative body or a diplomatic corps.