muscle
muscle; body muscle
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/myskl/
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Cultural Note
'Musclé' (muscular) is used both literally and figuratively. 'Une politique musclée' means a tough or forceful policy. The French fitness scene has grown significantly, with 'la musculation' (weight training) becoming very popular.
📝 Example Sentences
J'ai une douleur dans le muscle de la cuisse.
I have a pain in my thigh muscle.
Il faut échauffer les muscles avant l'exercice.
You need to warm up your muscles before exercising.