physical

• Relatif au corps par opposition à l'esprit; relatif aux choses perçues par les sens ou à la matière, par opposition à l'intellect; relatif à la physique ou aux sciences de la nature.

Relating to the body as opposed to the mind; relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; relating to physics or the natural sciences.

1. A2formal

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

   Relatif au corps

   • Regular physical exercise is important for health.
   • She experienced physical pain after the accident.
   • The doctor performed a physical examination.

   Synonymesbodilycorporalcorporealfleshlysomatic

   Antonymesemotionalintellectualmentalpsychologicalspiritual

2. Relating to material thingsB1formal

   Relating to things that can be touched or seen; material.

   matériel

   • The physical world is governed by the laws of physics.
   • They examined the physical evidence at the crime scene.
   • The library has both physical books and digital resources.

   Synonymesactualconcretecorporealmaterialpalpableperceptiblerealsolidsubstantialtangible

   Antonymesabstractimmaterialmentalnonphysicalspiritual

3. Relating to physicsB2formalscientific

   Relating to the scientific study of matter, energy, and their interactions.

   Physique (relatif à la physique)

   • Physical chemistry explores the properties of molecules.
   • The physical properties of the metal were tested in the lab.
   • Einstein's theories revolutionized physical science.