Masculine
corps
Meaning
- body
- field (in abstract algebra)
- corps
Concepts
dead body
human body
organic structure
physical structure
point size
teaching profession
greasy substance
what on earth
heat regulation
an enzyme
whole body
physical body
eubstance
material body
abdomen
corse
diplomatic corps
geometric body
Synonyms
corps humain
enveloppe charnelle
Corps humain
recettes d’abats
corps sans vie
corps géométrique
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/kɔʁ/
Etymology
In summary
Inherited from Middle French cors, from Old French cors, inherited from Latin corpus (“body”). The p was added back to reflect the Latin etymology. Doublet of corpus.
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Sentences
La configuration individuelle de ces substances dans le corps explique l'état de santé ⚕️ .
The individual configuration of these substances in the body explains the state of health.