physique
gb/fəzˈik/ us/fəzˈik/
B2
Inglese
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Sostantivo
B2
property
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a person's body shape and build
A person’s body shape and the way their body is built.
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s physique; a/an [adjective] physique
Errore comune:
Often confused with physics (the science subject). Physique refers to the body/build.
Sinonimi
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.)
Collocazioni
athletic physique
|muscular physique
|lean physique
|slim physique
|fit physique
|strong physique
|impressive physique
|powerful physique
|develop a physique
|maintain a physique
Temi
body_health
|appearance
|fitness
|sports
Esempi
- Years of swimming gave her a strong, athletic physique.
- The actor trained for months to get a more muscular physique for the role.
- He has a lean physique, but he’s stronger than he looks.
Esempi per chi studia
- He has a very fit physique.
- I want to improve my physique.
Sostantivo
formal
C1
property
2
someone's physical constitution
A person’s natural physical condition or body makeup.
Schema d'uso:
[someone]'s physique; [adjective] physique
Errore comune:
In this sense, it’s more formal and general than body/figure, and not limited to muscularity.
Sinonimi
constitution (More about overall health/robustness than shape.)
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stamina (Related, but focuses on endurance rather than body makeup.)
Contrari
mentality (Contrasts physical makeup with mental attitude (not a direct opposite).)
Collocazioni
robust physique
|delicate physique
|frail physique
|sturdy physique
|slight physique
|his physique and stamina
Temi
health
|body_health
Esempi
- The work is demanding and requires a sturdy physique.
- She has a delicate physique and tires easily in cold weather.
Esempi per chi studia
- He has a strong physique.
- Her physique is not suited to heavy work.
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Forma base
physique
IPA
GB/fəzˈik/
US/fəzˈik/
Sillabe e accento
physique (1 sillaba)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: physique
- Plural: physique, physiques
Famiglia di parole
Forms
physiques
noun
Core family
physical
adjective A2
physically
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
physicality
noun C1
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