physique
gb/fəzˈik/ us/fəzˈik/
B2
English
testalkat, fizikum, alkat
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s physique; a/an [adjective] physique
Years of swimming gave her a strong, athletic physique.
Az évekig tartó úszástól erős, sportos testalkata lett.
The actor trained for months to get a more muscular physique for the role.
A színész hónapokig edzett, hogy izmosabb testalkata legyen a szerephez.
He has a lean physique, but he’s stronger than he looks.
Learner examples
He has a very fit physique.
Nagyon jó, fitt testalkata van.
I want to improve my physique.
Szeretném fejleszteni a fizikumomat.
Common mistake:
Often confused with physics (the science subject). Physique refers to the body/build.
Meaning
a person's body shape and build
Collocations
athletic physique
|muscular physique
|lean physique
|slim physique
|fit physique
|strong physique
|impressive physique
|powerful physique
|develop a physique
|maintain a physique
Synonyms
build (Very common and slightly more general than physique.)
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figure (Often focuses on shape, especially in everyday talk.)
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frame (Emphasizes underlying structure (bones/body size).)
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body type (More categorical (e.g., ectomorph/endomorph) and less about fitness.)
Themes
body_health
|appearance
|fitness
|sports
Definition
A person’s body shape and the way their body is built.
The general shape, build, and physical proportions of a person’s body, especially when describing how fit, muscular, slim, etc. they look.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s physique; [adjective] physique
The work is demanding and requires a sturdy physique.
A munka megterhelő, és strapabíró alkatot igényel.
She has a delicate physique and tires easily in cold weather.
Törékeny alkata van, és hideg időben könnyen elfárad.
Learner examples
He has a strong physique.
Erős alkata van.
Her physique is not suited to heavy work.
Az alkata nem alkalmas nehéz munkára.
Common mistake:
In this sense, it’s more formal and general than body/figure, and not limited to muscularity.
Meaning
someone's physical constitution
Collocations
robust physique
|delicate physique
|frail physique
|sturdy physique
|slight physique
|his physique and stamina
Synonyms
constitution (More about overall health/robustness than shape.)
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stamina (Related, but focuses on endurance rather than body makeup.)
Antonyms
mentality (Contrasts physical makeup with mental attitude (not a direct opposite).)
Themes
health
|body_health
Definition
A person’s natural physical condition or body makeup.
A person’s natural physical makeup or constitution, considered in a general way (for example, in contrast to their mind or personality).
Grammar
Dictionary form
physique
IPA
GB/fəzˈik/
US/fəzˈik/
Syllables & stress
physique (1 syllable)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: physique
- Plural: physique, physiques
Word family
Forms
physiques
noun
Core family
physical
adjective A2
physically
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
physicality
noun C1
Expressions
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