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physique

physical

adjective noun fee-ZEEK Less Common
Body & Health Medicine

Origin: Greek phusikos (of nature)

Also means

physics

Usage Note

Physique as an adjective means physical (bodily or material), and as a feminine noun la physique means the science of physics. As a masculine noun le physique refers to a person's physical appearance: avoir un beau physique (to have good looks). The three uses are all common and distinguished by article and context.

Examples

"L'exercice physique est bon pour la santé."

Natural Translation

Physical exercise is good for health.

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