corporal

• Relatif au corps, par opposition à l'esprit ou à l'âme ; qui concerne la dimension physique ou matérielle de l'être humain.

Relating to the body, as opposed to the mind or spirit.

1. Relating to the bodyB2formal

   Of or relating to the physical body, as opposed to the mind or spirit.

   Corporel (relatif au corps)

   • Corporal punishment is banned in many schools.
   • The injury caused severe corporal damage.
   • He was subjected to corporal discipline in the military.

   Synonymesbodilycarnalcorporealfleshlyphysicalsomatic

   Antonymesincorporealintangiblementalpsychicpsychicalspiritual

• Nom désignant un gradé subalterne dans l'armée ou d'autres forces armées, situé entre le simple soldat et le sergent.

A noun referring to a low-ranking non-commissioned officer in the army or other military forces.

1. Military rankB1formal

   A non-commissioned officer rank in many armed forces, typically above private and below sergeant.

   Grade militaire de caporal

   • The corporal led the squad during the training exercise.
   • He was promoted to corporal after two years of service.
   • The corporal saluted the officer before giving his report.