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muscles

/ˈmʌsəlz/

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noun

Muscles

A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.

Examples :

"Muscle consists largely of actin and myosin filaments."

Le muscle est constitué en grande partie de filaments d'actine et de myosine.

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noun

Muscle

An organ composed of muscle tissue.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "Regular exercise helps strengthen the muscles in your arms and legs." "

L'exercice régulier aide à renforcer les muscles de vos bras et de vos jambes.

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noun

Musculature, muscles

(usually in the plural) A well-developed physique, in which the muscles are enlarged from exercise.

Examples :

"After years of weightlifting, he finally developed impressive muscles. "

Après des années d'haltérophilie, il a finalement développé une musculature impressionnante.

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noun

Force, puissance

Strength, force.

Examples :

"The weightlifter showed his muscles to the crowd. "

L'haltérophile a montré sa force à la foule.

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noun

Hommes de main, gardes du corps

Hired strongmen or bodyguards.

Examples :

"The shop owner hired muscles to protect his store after several robberies. "

Le propriétaire du magasin a embauché des hommes de main pour protéger sa boutique après plusieurs vols.

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verb

Forcer, se forcer

To use force to make progress, especially physical force.

Examples :

"He muscled his way through the crowd."

Il s'est frayé un chemin en forçant à travers la foule.