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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