Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Descriptions physiques

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burly

[Adjectif]

strongly built and muscular, with a large and robust physique

de forte carrure

Ex: The burly football player towered over his opponents on the field , intimidating them with his size and strength .Le joueur de football **costaud** dominait ses adversaires sur le terrain, les intimidant par sa taille et sa force.

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buxom

[Adjectif]

(of a woman's body) full, rounded, and robust, implying physical vitality and wholesome attractiveness

bien en chair, plantureuse, gironde

Ex: The vintage Hollywood stars , known for their buxom beauty , set the standard for glamour and sophistication .Sa silhouette **plantureuse** se détachait dans la foule.

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coiffure

[nom]

a hairstyle, especially one that is elaborate or professionally done

coiffure

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hirsute

[Adjectif]

having noticeable or excessive hair

hirsute

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physiognomy

[nom]

the interpretation of a person's character or temperament based on the structure and expression of their face

physionomie

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visage

[nom]

a person's facial expression, conveying mood or emotion

visage, figure

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wizened

[Adjectif]

(of a person) having loose and wrinkled skin due to old age

rabougri, ratatiné, flétri

Ex: His wizened hands showed the effects of a lifetime working outdoors in harsh conditions.Ses **mains flétries** tremblaient légèrement lorsqu'elle tendit la main vers la tasse de thé.

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corpulent

[Adjectif]

excessively overweight or obese

corpulent

Ex: The fashion industry has been criticized for not adequately representing people of all body types , especially those who are corpulent.L'industrie de la mode a été critiquée pour ne pas représenter adéquatement les personnes de tous les types de corps, en particulier celles qui sont **corpulentes**.

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countenance

[nom]

someone's face or facial expression

contenance

Ex: Her countenance betrayed her nervousness as she waited for the interview to begin .Son **visage** trahissait sa nervosité alors qu'elle attendait que l'entretien commence.

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portly

[Adjectif]

(especially of a man) round or a little overweight

corpulent

Ex: The portly chef delighted patrons with his hearty meals and jovial personality .Le chef **dodu** a ravi les clients avec ses repas copieux et sa personnalité joviale.

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mien

[nom]

a person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood

contenance

Ex: The artist 's confident mien hinted at the creative genius behind the masterpiece on display .Le **air** confiant de l'artiste laissait entrevoir le génie créatif derrière le chef-d'œuvre exposé.

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wan

[Adjectif]

pale or sickly, typically due to fear, illness, or exhaustion

pâle, blême

Ex: His wan expression was the result of a long night without sleep.Son expression **pâle** était le résultat d'une longue nuit sans sommeil.

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gaunt

[Adjectif]

(of a person) excessively thin as a result of a disease, worry or hunger

décharné

Ex: The famine-stricken village was filled with gaunt faces and empty stomachs.Le village frappé par la famine était rempli de visages **émaciés** et d'estomacs vides.

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grimace

[nom]

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

grimace

Ex: Upon seeing the offensive graffiti , a look of grimace crossed his face .En voyant le graffiti offensant, une expression de **grimace** traversa son visage.

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lithe

[Adjectif]

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

agile, souple

Ex: The lithe cat moved stealthily through the bushes , its movements barely making a sound .Le chat **svelte** se déplaçait furtivement dans les buissons, ses mouvements ne faisant presque aucun bruit.

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livid

[Adjectif]

pale in appearance, often due to intense emotion or illness

livide, blême

Ex: The child 's livid face worried the teacher enough to send him to the nurse .Le visage **livide** de l'enfant inquiéta suffisamment l'enseignant pour qu'il l'envoie à l'infirmière.

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virile

[Adjectif]

displaying manly qualities or characteristics

viril

Ex: The actor 's virile presence on stage captivated the audience with its masculinity .La présence **virile** de l'acteur sur scène a captivé le public par sa masculinité.

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