corps
body
The French word 'corps' is used in the same context as the English 'body'. It could be referred to a person's physical structure or a main section of a structure. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a collective group or a 'body' of individuals such as 'corps diplomatique' (diplomatic corps).
Example sentences using: corps
J'ai mal au corps après le gym
I have a body ache after the gym
This sentence can be used when someone has an intense workout which leads to body pain. 'Corps' in French implies to body.
Il est nécessaire de chercher les empreintes du corps
It's necessary to search for the body prints
In this case, 'corps' can be used while talking about investigation or forensic studies, where 'corps' again means 'body'.
Le don de son corps à la science est un acte altruiste
Donating one's body to science is an altruistic act
This phrase could be used in a conversation about medical or scientific research, where 'corps' refers to 'body'.
Le corps de ballet était merveilleux ce soir
The ballet corps was wonderful tonight
In this case, 'corps' refers to a group of performers in a ballet company who dance together.
L'armée est aussi connue comme le corps militaire
The army is also known as the military corps
'Corps' is being used here to refer to a main subdivision of an armed force in the field, consisting of two or more divisions.
La pomme ne tombe jamais loin du corps
The apple never falls far from the tree
This sentence is actually a French idiom using the word 'corps' metaphorically, 'corps' means 'trunk' in this sentence instead of 'body'.
Ils ont un beau corps de ferme
They have a beautiful farmstead
'Corps de ferme' is a term used in French to describe a farm as a whole unit including the farmhouse and outbuildings.
J'ai vu un corps céleste hier soir
I saw a celestial body last night
French astronomers use the term 'corps' when referring to celestial bodies such as stars, planets, asteroids etc.
Le corps diplomatique assistait à la réunion
The diplomatic corps attended the meeting
In this usage, 'corps' refers to a group of diplomats who represent their own countries while living in a foreign country.
Le corps humain est fascinant
The human body is fascinating
This could be used in a context where one is studying or admiring the human body and its functions. The French word 'corps' in this context means 'body'.