Translation
physical; also a noun, la physique (physics) and le physique (build, physique)
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Word origin
From Latin physica, from Greek phusike ('the study of nature'), from phusis ('nature'). French keeps all three modern uses in one word, the adjective plus two nouns of different gender.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- phusis
- English cognates
- physics, physical, physician
Grammar
Examples
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He is in great physical shape.
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Physical violence is never a solution.
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She teaches physics at a secondary school.
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Physical work does not frighten him.
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He has an athlete's build.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 18, lesson 11: physique, commander, semblant and 7 more words.