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Exercise
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exercice
a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy
Exemples
He avoids strenuous exercise due to his heart condition.
Il évite les exercices intenses en raison de son état cardiaque.
Regular exercise is important for your health.
L'exercice régulier est important pour votre santé.
02
exercice
a series of questions in a book set to test one's knowledge or skill
Exemples
The math textbook included a variety of exercises at the end of each chapter to help students practice solving equations.
The language workbook contained exercises that focused on vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension to improve students' language skills.
03
l'exercice, la mise en pratique
the act of using or applying something, like a skill or right
Exemples
The exercise of free speech is protected by the constitution.
L'exercice de la liberté d'expression est protégé par la constitution.
She showed great exercise of patience during the long meeting.
Elle a montré une grande exercice de patience pendant la longue réunion.
04
exercice, entraînement
repeated practice or training to improve a skill or ability
Exemples
The pianist 's daily exercises improved her finger dexterity.
Les exercices quotidiens du pianiste ont amélioré la dextérité de ses doigts.
Military recruits underwent rigorous exercises to build endurance.
Les recrues militaires ont subi des exercices rigoureux pour développer leur endurance.
05
exercice
an action taken, often viewed negatively, that has little or no significant impact or result
DisapprovingExemples
His complaint to the manager was a pointless exercise that changed nothing.
Sa plainte au gestionnaire était un exercice inutile qui n'a rien changé.
Arguing with him was a futile exercise, as he never listened.
Se disputer avec lui était un exercice futile, car il n'écoutait jamais.
06
cérémonie, manifestation
(usually plural) a formal ceremony involving processions and speeches
Exemples
The graduation exercises included a speech by the valedictorian.
Les exercices de remise des diplômes comprenaient un discours du major de promotion.
Military exercises marked the anniversary of the academy's founding.
Les exercices militaires ont marqué l'anniversaire de la fondation de l'académie.
to exercise
01
faire du exercice
to do physical activities or sports to stay healthy and become stronger
Intransitive
Exemples
He does n't exercise as much as he should.
Il ne fait pas d'exercice autant qu'il le devrait.
He needs to exercise more to lose weight.
Il a besoin de faire plus d'exercice pour perdre du poids.
02
exercer, mettre en pratique
to begin to apply or use something
Transitive: to exercise a right
Exemples
Citizens are encouraged to exercise their right to vote.
Les citoyens sont encouragés à exercer leur droit de vote.
The company decided to exercise its legal option to renegotiate the terms of the contract.
La société a décidé d'exercer son option légale pour renégocier les termes du contrat.
03
exercer, entraîner
to engage body parts in activities that improve or maintain a particular skill, ability, or function
Transitive: to exercise a body part
Exemples
Solving crossword puzzles and Sudoku is a great way to exercise your brain and keep it sharp.
Résoudre des mots croisés et des Sudoku est un excellent moyen de exercer votre cerveau et de le garder vif.
Aspiring musicians need to exercise their fingers regularly through practice sessions.
Les musiciens en herbe doivent exercer leurs doigts régulièrement à travers des séances de pratique.
04
exercer, entraîner
to engage in activities intentionally and repetitively for the purpose of enhancing skills, strength, knowledge, or abilities
Transitive: to exercise sb/sth
Exemples
The sergeant scheduled a daily routine to exercise the troops.
Le sergent a programmé une routine quotidienne pour exercer les troupes.
The equestrian coach spends hours each day to exercise the horses, ensuring they are well-trained for competitions.
L'entraîneur équestre passe des heures chaque jour à exercer les chevaux, en veillant à ce qu'ils soient bien entraînés pour les compétitions.
