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Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS General (Score 8-9) - Forme du Corps

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la forme du corps qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen IELTS General Training.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8-9)
buxom
buxom
[Adjectif]

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

bien en chair, plantureuse, gironde

bien en chair, plantureuse, gironde

Ex: The buxom farmhand carried baskets with ease and a smile. 
pudgy
pudgy
[Adjectif]

slightly fat or chubby, especially in a cute or endearing way

potelé

potelé

Ex: The toddler had pudgy cheeks that everyone loved to pinch. 
flabby
flabby
[Adjectif]

(of a part of the body) loose and lacking firmness

flasque

flasque

Ex: After months of inactivity, his once-toned muscles had become flabby. 
curvaceous
curvaceous
[Adjectif]

(of a woman) having large breasts, wide hips and a narrow waist

plantureux

plantureux

Ex: The curvaceous actress sashayed down the red carpet, turning heads with her hourglass figure. 
husky
husky
[Adjectif]

large and muscular, with a strong and solid build

costaud, musclé

costaud, musclé

Ex: The husky firefighter effortlessly lifted the heavy equipment during the rescue operation. 
tubby
tubby
[Adjectif]

(of a person) short and fat

rondelet

rondelet

Ex: The tubby man struggled to fit into the narrow seat on the bus. 
stocky
stocky
[Adjectif]

(especially of a man) having a short but quite solid figure with thick muscles

trapu, râblé

trapu, râblé

Ex: The stocky wrestler easily lifted his opponents off the ground. 
svelte
svelte
[Adjectif]

(of a woman) elegant and slender in built

svelte

svelte

Ex: The svelte actress captivated audiences with her elegant appearance on the red carpet. 
lanky
lanky
[Adjectif]

(of a person) tall and thin in a way that is not graceful

dégingandé, efflanqué, dégingandé

dégingandé, efflanqué, dégingandé

Ex: As he grew taller, his lanky limbs seemed to be out of proportion with the rest of his body. 
wiry
wiry
[Adjectif]

having a lean and strong body

maigre et nerveux

maigre et nerveux

Ex: The wiry gymnast executed intricate routines with grace and precision, showcasing his strength and flexibility. 
sylphlike
sylphlike
[Adjectif]

having a tall, slim, and delicate physical appearance

sylphide, élancé et délicat

sylphide, élancé et délicat

Ex: She moved across the dance floor with sylphlike grace, captivating everyone with her fluid movements. 
willowy
willowy
[Adjectif]

tall, slender, and elegant, with long, thin limbs

élancé, svelte

élancé, svelte

Ex: The willowy ballerina glided across the stage with effortless grace, captivating the audience. 
spindly
spindly
[Adjectif]

long, thin, and frail in appearance

élancé, grêle

élancé, grêle

Ex: As the spider crawled across the wall, its spindly legs left delicate traces of silk. 
scrawny
scrawny
[Adjectif]

thin and bony in a way that is not pleasant

maigrichon

maigrichon

Ex: Despite his appetite, he remained scrawny, unable to put on weight. 
emaciated
emaciated
[Adjectif]

extremely thin and weak, often because of illness or a severe lack of food

émacié, décharné

émacié, décharné

Ex: The refugees were found in an emaciated state after weeks without food or water. 
gangly
gangly
[Adjectif]

tall, thin, and awkward in appearance or movement

grand et maladroit, élancé et gauche

grand et maladroit, élancé et gauche

Ex: As a teenager, he was tall and gangly, with arms and legs that seemed too long for his body. 
cadaverous
cadaverous
[Adjectif]

very thin or pale in a way that is suggestive of an illness

cadavérique, cadavéreux

cadavérique, cadavéreux

Ex: The patient's cadaverous appearance alarmed the doctors, indicating severe malnutrition. 
brawny
brawny
[Adjectif]

(of a person) physically strong with well-developed muscles

musclé

musclé

Ex: The brawny construction worker effortlessly lifted heavy beams and carried them across the site. 
sinewy
sinewy
[Adjectif]

having a lean and muscular physique, characterized by strength and agility

musclé

musclé

Ex: The sinewy athlete sprinted effortlessly across the finish line, her muscles rippling with each stride. 
buff
buff
[Adjectif]

(of a person) physically attractive with large muscles

musclé

musclé

Ex: He worked out regularly at the gym, resulting in a buff physique with well-defined muscles. 
statuesque
statuesque
[Adjectif]

(especially of a woman) beautiful, with a tall elegant figure

sculptural

sculptural

Ex: The statuesque actress commanded attention on the red carpet with her tall, elegant figure. 
burly
burly
[Adjectif]

strongly built and muscular, with a large and robust physique

de forte carrure

de forte carrure

Ex: The burly bouncer stood at the door, his imposing presence deterring troublemakers from entering the club. 
strapping
strapping
[Adjectif]

tall, strong, and well-built, often implying an impressive physical appearance

costaud, bien bâti

costaud, bien bâti

Ex: The strapping young man effortlessly carried the heavy crates, showcasing his impressive strength. 
stalwart
stalwart
[Adjectif]

possessing a lot of physical strength

solide, costaud

solide, costaud

Ex: The stalwart knight stood guard at the castle gates, ready to defend against any threat. 
swole
swole
[Adjectif]

significantly enlarged or heavily muscular, typically due to intense physical exercise or bodybuilding

musclé, gonflé

musclé, gonflé

Ex: After months of intense training and strict dieting, he became incredibly swole, impressing everyone at the gym. 
thewy
thewy
[Adjectif]

muscular or possessing well-developed physical strength

musclé, costaud

musclé, costaud

Ex: The thewy wrestler dominated his opponents with his impressive strength and agility. 
waiflike
waiflike
[Adjectif]

extremely thin and delicate in appearance, often appearing fragile or frail

élancé, fragile

élancé, fragile

Ex: The waiflike girl wandered through the streets, her large eyes filled with uncertainty and wonder. 
well-upholstered

pleasantly plump or generously proportioned in body size

bien rembourré, généreusement proportionné

bien rembourré, généreusement proportionné

Ex: The well-upholstered gentleman enjoyed his meal, his hearty laugh filling the restaurant with joy. 
rubenesque
rubenesque
[Adjectif]

(of a woman) plump or full-figured body, often highlighting voluptuous curves and a more ample physique

rubénien, plantureux

rubénien, plantureux

Ex: The actress embraced her Rubenesque figure and refused to conform to Hollywood's unrealistic standards of beauty. 
well-padded
well-padded
[Adjectif]

having extra body weight

bien rembourré, bien en chair

bien rembourré, bien en chair

Ex: Despite her well-padded frame, she exuded confidence and charisma wherever she went. 
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