calisthénie
The English word "calisthenics" is translated into French as calisthénie.
calisthénie refers to a type of exercise. It can be described more contextually as les exercices de force sans équipement (strength exercises without equipment).
Meaning: type of exercise (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine and is typically used with the definite article la, forming the phrase la calisthénie.
Did you know?
- In a French fitness context, you are more likely to hear the English term 'street workout' used as a loanword than the French calisthénie.
- In French, the word calisthénie is far less common than in English and is often replaced by the phrase gymnastique suédoise when referring to the historical roots of the practice.
- While the English term often implies street workout or bodyweight training, using calisthénie in French can sound somewhat antiquated or purely medical to a native speaker.
Examples in context
- On peut développer une excellente condition physique en pratiquant des exercices au poids du corps.One can develop excellent fitness by practicing bodyweight exercises.
- Je fais de la calisthénie pour gagner en force.I do calisthenics to gain strength.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are talking about their fitness routines.
- EmmaQu'est-ce que tu fais comme sport, Gabriel ?What sport do you do, Gabriel?
- GabrielJe m'entraîne surtout avec la calisthénie.I mainly train with calisthenics.
- EmmaC'est difficile pour une débutante comme moi ?Is it difficult for a beginner like me?
- GabrielNon, on peut commencer très doucement.No, we can start very slowly.
