corps sain
The English phrase 'healthy body' is translated into French as corps sain.
The phrase corps sain is used to refer to a body that is healthy.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun corps (body) followed by the adjective sain (healthy).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because corps is a masculine noun, the adjective must be masculine. Therefore, corps saine is grammatically incorrect.
Did you know?
- In French, the word sain is a homophone for saint, meaning 'holy', though they are spelled differently.
- The word corps shares a common ancestor with the English word 'corpse', which is a grim reminder that a 'body' can also mean a dead one.
- The 'p' in corps is silent and was added back to the spelling during the Middle French period to honor its Latin ancestor.
Examples in context
- Un esprit sain dans un corps sain.Healthy body, healthy mind.Tatoeba #136098 by minti, translation #11516549 by megamanenm
- Une âme saine ne se trouve que dans un corps sain.A healthy soul is only to be found in a healthy body.Tatoeba #9802684 by Adelpa, translation #9802714 by Adelpa
- Il est essentiel de prendre soin de son corps pour maintenir un corps en bonne santé.It is essential to take care of your body to maintain a healthy body.
- Mon ami fait beaucoup de sport, c'est pourquoi il est en bonne santé.My friend does a lot of sports, that's why he is in good health.
- Le sport est essentiel pour un corps sain.Sports are essential for a healthy body.
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are talking about their new fitness goals.
- ManonJe veux vraiment avoir un corps sain.I really want to have a healthy body.
- HugoC'est une excellente idée, Manon.That is a great idea, Manon.
- ManonOn devrait aller au gym ensemble.We should go to the gym together.
- HugoD'accord, Hugo est prêt !Okay, Hugo is ready!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corps, sain, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
