Physique Meaning
/fəˈzik/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe natural constitution, or physical structure, of a person.
nounThe trained muscular structure of a person's body.
Sentence Examples
It is a matter for joy that young men's physique has very much improved.
The power of his physique is evident to all who look at him.
His controversial films highlighted the male physique during the fifties.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After months of strength training, he developed a muscular ____ that impressed everyone.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Years of dedicated training had given the athlete an impressive ____ that intimidated opponents.
Word Origin & History
From French physique.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Over the next week, men and women from diverse backgrounds participated in eighteen sports ranging from boxing and billiards to physique, the marathon and volleyball."
— 1983 February 12, Robert Ellgas, “Fond Memories, Difficult Questions”, in Gay Community News, volume 10, number 29, page 11:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After months of strength training, he developed a muscular ____ that impressed everyone.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Years of dedicated training had given the athlete an impressive ____ that intimidated opponents.