Looking up...
body
/ˈbɒdi/
corps
She exercised to keep her body strong.
Elle faisait de l'exercice pour garder son corps fort.
général
The physical structure of a person or animal.
The human body is complex.
Le corps humain est complexe.
Most common everyday usage.
général
The main part of an object, distinct from attachments.
The body of the car was damaged.
La carrosserie de la voiture était endommagée.
Used for vehicles, furniture, etc.
formel
A group of people acting together.
The advisory body met yesterday.
L'organe consultatif s'est réuni hier.
Often used in organizational or legal contexts (e.g., governing body).
formel
The main part of a written work or speech.
The body of the essay contains the arguments.
Le corps du texte contient les arguments.
Distinct from introduction and conclusion.
Collocations
Expressions liées
Conseil pro
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'corps' is masculine in French (le corps, un corps). Adjectives must agree accordingly (e.g., 'un corps fort').
Règle d'or
Context Matters
Check if 'body' refers to a physical entity, an organization, or a text structure before translating.
Origine du mot
From Old English 'bodig', meaning 'trunk' or 'torso', of Germanic origin.
Notes d'usage
In French, 'corps' is masculine. Be careful with 'body' referring to a deceased person; while 'body' is neutral in English, 'corps' in French can sound clinical or legalistic compared to 'cadavre' or 'défunts' depending on context.
Dictionnaire Anglais-Français