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IELTS Académique (Band 8 et Plus) - Forme du corps

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

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
buxom
[Adjectif]

describing a woman with a full, rounded, and attractive figure, often with a pleasing emphasis on curves and ample proportions

bien en chair, plantureuse, gironde

bien en chair, plantureuse, gironde

Ex: The vintage Hollywood stars , known for buxom beauty , set the standard for glamour and sophistication .
pudgy
[Adjectif]

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

potelé

potelé

Ex: She tried to hide pudgy fingers during the piano recital .
flabby
[Adjectif]

(of a person) loose and covered with soft flesh

flasque

flasque

Ex: The weight loss program helped him shed excess fat and firm up flabby stomach .
curvaceous
[Adjectif]

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

plantureux

plantureux

Ex: curvaceous dancer moved with grace and fluidity , captivating the audience .
husky
[Adjectif]

large and muscular, with a strong and solid build

robuste, costaud

robuste, costaud

Ex: husky delivery man carried multiple heavy packages without breaking a sweat .
tubby
[Adjectif]

(of a person) short and fat

rondelet

rondelet

Ex: tubby cat enjoyed lounging in the sun , its round body sprawled lazily on the windowsill .
stocky
[Adjectif]

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

trapu, râblé

trapu, râblé

Ex: Despite stocky stature , he moved with surprising agility on the basketball court .
svelte
[Adjectif]

(of a woman) elegant and slender in built

svelte

svelte

Ex: Despite his busy schedule , he made time for regular exercise to svelte and fit .
lanky
[Adjectif]

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

dégingandé, efflanqué, dégingandé

dégingandé, efflanqué, dégingandé

Ex: lanky teenager struggled to find clothes that fit well due to his long and slender build .
wiry
[Adjectif]

having a lean and strong body

maigre et nerveux

maigre et nerveux

Ex: wiry muscles rippled beneath his skin as he effortlessly climbed the steep rock face .
sylphlike
[Adjectif]

having a tall, slim, and delicate physical appearance

sylphide, élancé

sylphide, élancé

Ex: With sylphlike form and radiant smile , she resembled a modern-day nymph frolicking in the meadow .
willowy
[Adjectif]

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

élancé, gracieux

élancé, gracieux

Ex: willowy figure and elegant posture made her stand out in a crowd .
spindly
[Adjectif]

long, thin, and frail in appearance

grêle, élancé

grêle, élancé

Ex: Despite spindly appearance , the wiry athlete proved to be surprisingly strong and agile on the field .
scrawny
[Adjectif]

thin and bony in a way that is not pleasant

maigrichon

maigrichon

Ex: scrawny dog whimpered as it searched for scraps of food in the alley .
emaciated
[Adjectif]

looking thin, pale, or exhausted due to prolonged period of suffering, anxiety, or starvation

émacié, décharné

émacié, décharné

Ex: emaciated man 's sunken eyes betrayed the depth of his suffering .
gangly
[Adjectif]

tall, thin, and awkward in appearance or movement

longiligne, dégingandé

longiligne, dégingandé

Ex: She felt self-conscious about gangly frame , especially when surrounded by petite friends .
cadaverous
[Adjectif]

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

cadavérique, cadavéreux

cadavérique, cadavéreux

Ex: The ghost in the movie was depicted as cadaverous figure , with sunken eyes and hollow cheeks .
brawny
[Adjectif]

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

musclé

musclé

Ex: brawny firefighter rushed into the burning building to rescue trapped occupants .
sinewy
[Adjectif]

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

musclé

musclé

buff
[Adjectif]

(of a person) physically attractive with large muscles

musclé

musclé

statuesque
[Adjectif]

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

sculptural

sculptural

Ex: statuesque build and chiseled features earned him a spot as one of the most sought-after male models in the industry .
burly
[Adjectif]

strongly built and muscular, with a large and robust physique

de forte carrure

de forte carrure

Ex: burly football player towered over his opponents on the field , intimidating them with his size and strength .
strapping
[Adjectif]

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

de grande taille et bien bâti, fort et robuste

de grande taille et bien bâti, fort et robuste

Ex: Her parents were relieved to see their once frail daughter grow into strapping young woman .
stalwart
[Adjectif]

possessing a lot of physical strength

solide, costaud

solide, costaud

Ex: stalwart lifeguard easily pulled the struggling swimmer to safety , his strength unwavering in the rough waves .
swole
[Adjectif]

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

musclé, enclume

musclé, enclume

Ex: The fitness influencer shared tips on how to swole, emphasizing the importance of consistency and proper nutrition .
thewy
[Adjectif]

muscular or possessing well-developed physical strength

musclé, réduit

musclé, réduit

Ex: thewy arms were a testament to years of hard work and dedication in the gym .
waiflike
[Adjectif]

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

frêle, amaigri

frêle, amaigri

Ex: The actresswaiflike look made her perfect for the role of the orphan in the period drama .

pleasantly plump or generously proportioned in body size

bien en chair, bien proportionné

bien en chair, bien proportionné

Ex: well-upholstered physique was a result of his love for gourmet food and fine dining .
rubenesque
[Adjectif]

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

rubénesque, plumplike

rubénesque, plumplike

Ex: The artist 's latest collection of paintings Rubenesque women as a celebration of diverse body types .
well-padded
[Adjectif]

having extra body weight

bien en chair, bien rembourré

bien en chair, bien rembourré

Ex: well-padded cat lazed contentedly in the sunbeam streaming through the window .
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