le physique

/lə fi.zik/
physical appearance

Il a un physique impressionnant.

He has an impressive physique.


general

A person's physical appearance or build, often referring to their body shape, size, or overall look.

Son physique athlétique lui donne un avantage dans les sports.

His athletic physique gives him an advantage in sports.

Elle a changé son physique grâce à un entraînement intensif.

She changed her physique through intense training.

The term is often used in contexts related to fitness, sports, or general appearance.

Collocations

avoir un physiqueto have a physiquechanger de physiqueto change one's physiqueun physique athlétiquean athletic physique

Related Phrases

avoir un physique de rêvephrase
to have a dream physique
un physique de starphrase
a star-like physique

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Le physique' is often used to describe someone's body type or overall appearance, especially in the context of fitness or attractiveness.

Gold Rule

Gender Agreement

The word 'physique' is masculine in French, so it is always 'le physique'.

Word Origin

From the Latin 'physicus', meaning 'natural, physical', derived from the Greek 'physikos' (φυσικός).

Usage Notes

In French, 'le physique' is often contrasted with 'le moral' (mental state). It can also refer to the physical aspect of something, not just people.

Word Breakdown

physique
physical, relating to the body
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