chi
chi is the French word for the fundamental life-force or energy.
Meaning: the fundamental life-force or energy (noun)
Did you know?
- In the context of French martial arts training, 'le chi' is often taught not as something to 'possess', but as something to 'cultiver', using the specific verb 'cultiver'.
- In France, the practice of qi gong is often categorized as gymnastique douce, which translates to 'soft gymnastics'.
- French translators of classic Chinese novels sometimes struggle with 'chi', occasionally substituting it with 'souffle', which means 'breath', to make the text feel more natural to a French reader.
Examples in context
- Elle cherche à équilibrer son chi.She is trying to balance her chi.
- Le chi est essentiel pour la santé.Chi is essential for health.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are talking after a meditation class.
- EmmaJe me sens très calme grâce au chi.I feel very calm thanks to the chi.
- HugoMoi aussi, Hugo sent une énergie nouvelle.Me too, Hugo feels a new energy.
- EmmaC'est incroyable comme le chi nous apaise.It is incredible how the chi calms us.
- HugoOn devrait en faire plus souvent.We should do it more often.
