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muscle

muscle

noun mü-KL Less Common

Origin: Latin 'musculus' (little mouse, muscle)

Usage Note

Muscle is masculine in French. The adjective musclé means 'muscular' or, figuratively, 'forceful' (e.g. une réponse musclée — a strong response). The Latin nickname 'little mouse' refers to the appearance of a flexing muscle under the skin.

Examples

"Il a les muscles bien développés."

Natural Translation

He has well-developed muscles.

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