body type

• Expression désignant les caractéristiques physiques et les proportions du corps humain, souvent utilisée dans les contextes de la mode, du fitness ou de la médecine pour décrire différentes formes ou silhouettes.

A phrase referring to the physical characteristics and proportions of a person's body, often used in fashion, fitness, or medical contexts to describe different shapes or builds.

1. Physical build or shapeB1formal

   The general shape, size, and proportions of a person's body.

   morphologie

   • Different body types require different exercise routines.
   • Her body type is naturally slender.
   • The clothing line is designed for all body types.

2. Somatotype classificationB2formal

   A classification of human physique into categories such as ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph.

   somatotype

   • Ectomorph is a body type characterized by a lean and thin build.
   • Mesomorphs have a muscular body type that responds well to training.
   • Endomorph body type tends to store more body fat.