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A1 · Body & health

A1 · Corps et santé

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strong(adjective)
/strɔːŋ/
fort, robuste
having a lot of physical power so that you can lift heavy weights, do hard physical work, etc.
He is strong enough to carry the heavy box by himself
Il est assez fort pour porter seul la lourde caisse.
Synonymespowerfulrobustvigorousintensefirm
Antonymesweakfeeblefragilegentlemild
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exercise(noun)
/ˈeksərsaɪz/
exercice physique, exercice
physical or mental activity that you do to stay healthy or become stronger
Doctors say we should do at least thirty minutes of exercise every day.
Les médecins disent qu'il faut faire au moins trente minutes d'exercice par jour.
Synonymesworkoutphysical activityexertiontrainingdrill
Antonymesrestinactivitysedentaryrelaxation
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tooth(noun)
/tuːθ/
dent
any of the hard white structures in the mouth used for biting food
Jane had her first tooth when she was only five months.
Jane a eu sa première dent alors qu'elle n'avait que cinq mois.
The cat sank its teeth into his finger.
Synonymesdental partfangivory
Antonymesgum
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die(verb)
/daɪ/
mourir
to stop living
She died young.
Elle est morte jeune.
At least they died happy.
Synonymesperishexpirepass awaydeceasedepart
Antonymeslivebe bornsurvivethrive
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eye(noun)
/aɪ/
œil, yeux
either of the two organs on the face that you see with
There were tears in his eyes.
Il avait les larmes aux yeux.
All eyes were on him (= everyone was looking at him) as he walked on to the stage.
Synonymesopticviewgaze
Antonymesblindness
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life(noun)
/laɪf/
vie
the ability to breathe, grow, produce young, etc. that people, animals and plants have before they die and that objects do not have
My father died last year—I wish I could bring him back to life.
Mon père est mort l'année dernière — j'aimerais pouvoir le ramener à la vie.
In spring the countryside bursts into life.
Synonymesexistencelivingbeinganimationvitality
Antonymesdeathnonexistenceinanimate
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arm(noun)
/ɑːrm/
bras
either of the two long parts that stick out from the top of the body and connect the shoulders to the hands
The broken arm makes him uncomfortable.
Son bras cassé le gêne.
The men armed themselves with sticks and stones.
Synonymesupper limbforelimbappendage
Antonymeslegfoot
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tired(adjective)
/ˈtaɪərd/
fatigué
feeling that you would like to sleep or rest; needing rest
He is very tired.
Il est très fatigué.
They were cold, hungry and tired out(= very tired).
Synonymeswearyexhaustedfatigueddrainedsleepyworn out
Antonymesenergeticrestedvigorousrefreshed
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sleep(verb)
/sliːp/
dormir
to rest with your eyes closed and your mind and body not active
Most adults need to sleep for about eight hours a night.
La plupart des adultes ont besoin de dormir environ huit heures par nuit.
Synonymesdozenaprestslumberrepose
Antonymeswakeawakeconsciousnesswakefulness
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hair(noun)
/her/
cheveux, chevelure
the substance that looks like a mass of fine threads growing on a person's head
My sister has long black hair.
Ma sœur a de longs cheveux noirs.
body/facial/pubic hair
Synonymestresseslocksmanecoiffure
Antonymesbaldnesshairlessness
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see(verb)
/siː/
voir
to become aware of somebody/something by using your eyes
She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd
Elle l'a cherché, mais elle ne le voyait pas dans la foule.
She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd.
Synonymesobserveviewnoticeperceivedetectwitnessbehold
Antonymesmissoverlookignoreneglect
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ear(noun)
/ɪr/
oreille
either of the organs on the sides of the head that you hear with
Put your hands over your ears.
Mets tes mains sur tes oreilles.
an ear infection
Synonymesauditory organhearingsense of hearing
Antonymesdeafness
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mouth(noun)
/maʊθ/
bouche
the opening in the face used for speaking, eating, etc.; the area inside the head behind this opening
Please open your mouth.
Ouvrez la bouche, s'il vous plaît.
His mouth twisted into a wry smile.
Synonymeslipsjawsmaworal cavity
Antonymesclosureendorigin
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foot(noun)
/fʊt/
pied
the lowest part of the leg, below the ankle, on which a person or an animal stands
He can stand on one foot very long.
Il peut tenir sur un seul pied très longtemps.
a foot pump(= operated using your foot, not your hand)
Synonymespedal extremitylower extremity
Antonymeslidtop
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body(noun)
/ˈbɑːdi/
corps
the whole physical structure of a human or an animal
You should keep your body clean.
Tu dois garder ton corps propre.
body fat/weight/temperature/size/heat
Synonymesphysical formfigureframeanatomycarcass
Antonymesspiritsoulmind
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doctor(noun)
/ˈdɑːktər/
médecin, docteur
a person who has been trained in medical science, whose job is to treat people who are ill or injured
I am a doctor.
Je suis médecin.
Doctor Staples (= as a title/form of address)
Synonymesphysicianmedical practitionerclinician
Antonymespatient
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hand(noun)
/hænd/
main
the part of the body at the end of the arm, including the fingers and thumb
I want to hold your hand.
Je veux te tenir la main.
a hand towel(= a small towel for drying your hands on)
Synonymesfistpalmpawgripmitt
Antonymesfoottoeabsence
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face(noun)
/feɪs/
visage, figure
the front part of the head, where the eyes, nose and mouth are
She has a round face and big brown eyes.
Elle a un visage rond et de grands yeux marron.
Synonymesconfrontencountertacklemeetdeal withcope with
Antonymesavoidevadedodgeshunignore
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fine(adjective)
/faɪn/
en bonne santé, bien
in good health
I am fine.
Je vais bien.
Synonymeswellgoodokaysatisfactoryacceptableexcellentsuperbthin
Antonymesbadpoorillunwellthickcoarse
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nurse(noun)
/nɜːrs/
infirmier, infirmière
a person whose job is to take care of sick or injured people, usually in a hospital
My father is a doctor and my mother is a nurse.
Mon père est médecin et ma mère est infirmière.
a dental nurse (= one who helps a dentist)
Synonymesregistered nurseRNnursing sisterhealthcare professionalmedic
Antonymespatientlaymannonprofessional
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wake(verb)
/weɪk/
se réveiller, réveiller
to stop sleeping; to make somebody stop sleeping
Wake up! It's eight o'clock.
Réveille-toi ! Il est huit heures.
He woke up to find himself alone in the house.
Synonymesariseawakenrousestircome tobecome conscious
Antonymessleepdozeslumberrest
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leg(noun)
/leɡ/
jambe, patte
one of the long parts that connect the feet to the rest of the body
How many legs does an ant have?
Combien de pattes a une fourmi ?
How many legs does a centipede have?
Synonymeslimbextremitymembersupport
Antonymestorsobody
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healthy(adjective)
/ˈhelθi/
en bonne santé, sain
having good health and not likely to become ill
My grandfather is eighty but he is still very healthy and strong.
Mon grand-père a quatre-vingts ans, mais il est toujours en très bonne santé et plein de force.
Synonymeswellfitwholesomerobustvigorousin good shape
Antonymesunhealthysickillweakfrail
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head(noun)
/hed/
tête
the part of the body on top of the neck containing the eyes, nose, mouth and brain
She shakes her head when she doesn't agree.
Elle secoue la tête quand elle n'est pas d'accord.
He shook his head in disbelief.
Synonymesskullbrainmindchiefleadertop
Antonymesfootbasefollower
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nose(noun)
/nəʊz/
nez
the part of the face that sticks out above the mouth, used for breathing and smelling things
Her mother has a sharp nose.
Sa mère a un nez pointu.
Synonymessnootproboscisbeakmuzzlesnout
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sick(adjective)
/sɪk/
malade
physically or mentally ill
My grandfather is very sick.
Mon grand-père est très malade.
Synonymesillunwellailingdiseasedunhealthy
Antonymeshealthywellfitrobuststrong