physical
gb/fˈɪzɪkəl/ us/fˈɪzɪkəl/
A2
Anglais
~ 1100
Sens
0 sens
adjective
A2
property
1
Related to the body
About the body, not the mind or feelings.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is physical
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'physical' with 'physicist' or 'physics', which are about science, not the body.
Synonymes
bodily (More formal; often used in medical or legal contexts.)
Antonymes
mental (Refers to the mind and thinking instead of the body.)
Collocations
physical activity
|physical health
|physical strength
|physical fitness
Thèmes
health
|daily life
|body
Exemples
- Regular physical exercise is important for good health.
- He suffered physical injuries in the accident.
- The job requires a lot of physical strength.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I do physical exercise every day.
- A boxer needs physical power.
- She has good physical health.
adjective
B1
property
2
Tangible or material
Something you can touch or see, not just an idea.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is physical
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'physical' in this sense with 'physically' meaning 'in person'.
Synonymes
tangible (Slightly more formal; often used for concrete evidence or assets.)
Antonymes
virtual (Exists in a computer or online, not in the real world.)
Collocations
physical object
|physical space
|physical evidence
Thèmes
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The museum has many physical artifacts from ancient times.
- You need a physical address to receive the package.
- There was no physical evidence linking him to the crime.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This is a physical book.
- I have a physical copy of the photo.
- A chair is a physical thing.
adjective
B2
property
3
Related to natural laws
About the science of matter, energy, and forces in nature.
Synonymes
material (Can mean 'made of matter'; less specifically scientific.)
Antonymes
metaphysical (Beyond physical reality; philosophical.)
Collocations
physical properties
|physical sciences
|physical phenomena
Thèmes
science
Exemples
- Gravity is a physical force.
- Water changes state due to physical processes.
- The experiment tested several physical properties of the metal.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Heat is a physical thing.
- Ice melts because of a physical change.
- Sound is a physical wave.
Nom
B1
event
4
Medical body examination
A check of your body by a doctor to see if you are healthy.
Schéma d’usage :
get/have a physical
Synonymes
checkup (Informal and common; can refer to dental or other non-physical exams.)
Collocations
annual physical
|routine physical
Thèmes
health
|body
Exemples
- I have my annual physical next week.
- The company requires a physical before starting work.
- She passed her physical and joined the team.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I will have a physical today.
- The doctor gave me a physical.
- He had a physical before playing sports.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
physical
API
GB/fˈɪzɪkəl/
US/fˈɪzɪkəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
phys - ic - al (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (phys)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: physical
Noun
- Base: physical
- Plural: physicals
Famille de mots
Forms
physicals
noun
Core family
physically
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
mental
adjective B1
nonphysical
adjective
Advanced or less common
physicality
noun C1
Expressions
physical contact
1/fˈɪzɪkəl kˈɑntˌækt/
fixed phrase
Touching between people/objects
When two people or things touch each other.
Exemples
- The sport does not allow physical contact between players.
- They avoided any physical contact during the meeting.
physical fitness
1/fˈɪzɪkəl fˈɪtnəs/
fixed phrase
State of being healthy/strong physically
Being healthy and strong because of exercise and good food.
Exemples
- Physical fitness is important for soldiers.
- Her job requires a high level of physical fitness.
physical education
1/fˈɪzɪkəl ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
School subject for sports/exercise
A school class where students do sports and exercise to stay healthy and learn skills.
Exemples
- Physical education classes are held twice a week.
- Physical education is required in most schools.
- He enjoys physical education more than math.
- He became a teacher of physical education.
physical therapy
1/fˈɪzɪkəl θˈɛɹəpi/
fixed phrase
Treatment using movement/exercise
A type of treatment that uses exercise and movement to help the body heal after injury or illness.
Exemples
- She needed months of physical therapy after her surgery.
- Physical therapy helped him walk again.
physical therapy
2/fˈɪzɪkəl θˈɛɹəpi/
fixed phrase
technical
Treatment with physical exercises
Special exercises and care to help someone move better after an injury or illness.
Exemples
- He started physical therapy two days after his operation.
- Physical therapy helped her walk again after the accident.