séance de musculation
The English phrase "gym workout" can be translated into French as séance de musculation.
The term refers to a physical exercise session specifically focused on building muscle strength through the use of weights or machines.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of séance (session), de (of) and musculation (muscle-building or weight training).
Which one should you use?
While séance de musculation specifically refers to weight training or bodybuilding, it is more specific than the general term séance de sport, which refers to any exercise session.
Did you know?
- The word muscle and the root of musculation come from the Latin musculus, which means 'little mouse'. This refers to the way a flexing muscle looks like a mouse moving under the skin.
- The word séance comes from the Latin word for 'sitting'. While a séance de musculation involves intense movement, the term originally described a formal meeting where people remained seated.
- In France, musculation is often strictly separated from fitness. If you tell a trainer you want musculation, they will likely put you on heavy weights rather than a cardio or aerobics circuit.
Examples in context
- Je vais faire mes exercices de salle de sport après le travail.I'm going to do my gym workouts after work.
- Ça te dit d'aller faire une séance de muscu ce soir ?Do you want to go for a gym workout tonight?
- Je vais faire ma séance de musculation.I am going to do my weight training session.
- Ma séance de musculation a duré une heure.My gym workout lasted one hour.
- J'ai une séance de musculation ce soir.I have a gym workout this evening.
- Cette séance de musculation était très intense.This gym workout was very intense.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are talking about their fitness routines at a cafe.
- EmmaTu vas faire ta séance de musculation aujourd'hui ?Are you doing your gym workout today?
- HugoOui, je vais à la salle après le travail.Yes, I am going to the gym after work.
- EmmaBon courage pour ta séance de musculation, Hugo !Good luck with your gym workout, Hugo!
- HugoMerci Emma, à plus tard !Thanks Emma, see you later!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, musculation, séance, CC BY-SA 4.0.
