Engelsk

physique

gb/fəzˈik/ us/fəzˈik/
B2 Engelsk
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Substantiv B2 property
1

a person's body shape and build

A person’s body shape and the way their body is built.

Bruksmønster: [someone]'s physique; a/an [adjective] physique
Vanlig feil:
Often confused with physics (the science subject). Physique refers to the body/build.
Synonymer
build (Very common and slightly more general than physique.) | figure (Often focuses on shape, especially in everyday talk.) | frame (Emphasizes underlying structure (bones/body size).) | body type (More categorical (e.g., ectomorph/endomorph) and less about fitness.)
Ordkombinasjoner
athletic physique |muscular physique |lean physique |slim physique |fit physique |strong physique |impressive physique |powerful physique |develop a physique |maintain a physique
Temaer
body_health |appearance |fitness |sports
Eksempler
  • 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • He has a very fit physique.
  • I want to improve my physique.
Substantiv formal C1 property
2

someone's physical constitution

A person’s natural physical condition or body makeup.

Bruksmønster: [someone]'s physique; [adjective] physique
Vanlig feil:
In this sense, it’s more formal and general than body/figure, and not limited to muscularity.
Synonymer
constitution (More about overall health/robustness than shape.) | stamina (Related, but focuses on endurance rather than body makeup.)
Antonymer
mentality (Contrasts physical makeup with mental attitude (not a direct opposite).)
Ordkombinasjoner
robust physique |delicate physique |frail physique |sturdy physique |slight physique |his physique and stamina
Temaer
health |body_health
Eksempler
  • The work is demanding and requires a sturdy physique.
  • She has a delicate physique and tires easily in cold weather.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
  • He has a strong physique.
  • Her physique is not suited to heavy work.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
physique
IPA
GB/fəzˈik/
US/fəzˈik/
Stavelser og trykk
physique (1 stavelse)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
  • Base: physique
  • Plural: physique, physiques
Ordfamilie
Forms
physiques noun
Core family
physical adjective A2 physically adverb B1
Related words
physics noun B1 physicist noun B2
Advanced or less common
physicality noun C1
Uttrykk

Ingen uttrykk er knyttet til dette oppslaget ennå.

Velkommen tilbake!

Logg inn for å fortsette

Ingen konto ennå? Opprett konto