physical structure

• Désigne l'agencement matériel et tangible d'un objet, d'un bâtiment ou d'un système, par opposition à ses aspects abstraits ou fonctionnels.

Refers to the tangible, material arrangement or framework of an object, building, or system, as opposed to its abstract or functional aspects.

1. Tangible form or arrangementB2formal

   The material or tangible arrangement of parts that make up an object, organism, or system.

   structure physique

   • The physical structure of a building must be strong enough to withstand earthquakes.
   • Biologists study the physical structure of cells under a microscope.
   • The physical structure of the network includes cables, routers, and servers.

2. Anatomy or body compositionB2formal

   The arrangement of bones, muscles, and organs in a living being.

   Structure physique (anatomie)

   • The physical structure of a human skeleton supports the body.
   • The physical structure of a bird is adapted for flight.
   • Doctors examine the physical structure of the heart to diagnose problems.