B2 adjective Neutre

muscular

/ˈmʌs.kjə.lər/

Relating to the muscles of the body or having well-developed, strong muscles. It is also used metaphorically to describe something that is powerful, forceful, or vigorous in its approach.

Exemples

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He has a very muscular build from years of working as a professional athlete.

He has a very muscular build from years of working as a professional athlete.

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The patient showed signs of improved muscular coordination after three months of specialized physical therapy.

The patient showed signs of improved muscular coordination after three months of specialized physical therapy.

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Look at that muscular guy lifting the heavy sofa all by himself!

Look at that muscular guy lifting the heavy sofa all by himself!

Famille de mots

Nom
muscle
Verb
muscle
Adverbe
muscularly
Adjectif
muscular
Apparenté
muscularity
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Muscle'. Add 'ar' to describe how a body looks. Imagine a 'Muscular' person lifting a heavy 'Car'.

Quiz rapide

The athlete's ___________ development was the result of a strict training regime and diet.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : muscular

Exemples

1

He has a very muscular build from years of working as a professional athlete.

everyday

He has a very muscular build from years of working as a professional athlete.

2

The patient showed signs of improved muscular coordination after three months of specialized physical therapy.

formal

The patient showed signs of improved muscular coordination after three months of specialized physical therapy.

3

Look at that muscular guy lifting the heavy sofa all by himself!

informal

Look at that muscular guy lifting the heavy sofa all by himself!

4

The research focuses on the muscular response to sustained anaerobic exercise in high-altitude environments.

academic

The research focuses on the muscular response to sustained anaerobic exercise in high-altitude environments.

5

The company adopted a more muscular approach to negotiations to secure the international contract.

business

The company adopted a more muscular approach to negotiations to secure the international contract.

Famille de mots

Nom
muscle
Verb
muscle
Adverbe
muscularly
Adjectif
muscular
Apparenté
muscularity

Collocations courantes

muscular strength muscular strength
muscular tension muscular tension
muscular physique muscular physique
muscular dystrophy muscular dystrophy
muscular aches muscular aches

Phrases Courantes

muscular effort

muscular effort

muscular system

muscular system

muscular Christianity

muscular Christianity

Souvent confondu avec

muscular vs masculine

'Masculine' refers to qualities typically associated with men, while 'muscular' refers specifically to physical muscle development.

muscular vs muscle

'Muscle' is a noun referring to the tissue, whereas 'muscular' is the adjective describing the state or quality of having muscles.

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Notes d'usage

While primarily used to describe physical appearance, 'muscular' is increasingly used in political or business contexts to mean 'assertive' or 'forceful'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the noun 'muscle' as an adjective (e.g., 'a muscle man') instead of the more standard 'muscular man'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 'Muscle'. Add 'ar' to describe how a body looks. Imagine a 'Muscular' person lifting a heavy 'Car'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'musculus', meaning 'little mouse', because the shape of a contracting muscle was thought to look like a mouse moving under the skin.

Modèles grammaticaux

Commonly used before a noun (attributive position). Can follow a linking verb like 'be' or 'become' (predicative position). Often modified by degree adverbs like 'extremely' or 'highly'.
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Contexte culturel

In many modern societies, a muscular physique is often culturally associated with health, discipline, and personal success.

Quiz rapide

The athlete's ___________ development was the result of a strict training regime and diet.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : muscular

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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