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How do you say "physics" in French?

la physique

Noun Feminine

In French, "physics" is la physique.

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Pronunciation

Say 'fee-zeek' with stress on the first part and a soft z sound.

Grammar notes

Physique is feminine (la physique). The plural is physiques. This is the study of matter and motion.

Example sentence

La physique explique les forces de la nature.

Physics explains the forces of nature.

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How to remember la physique

Physique comes from 'physis' meaning nature. Physics studies how nature and matter work.

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Questions about la physique

How do you say "physics" in French?

In French, "physics" is la physique. It is a noun.

Is la physique masculine or feminine?

Physique is feminine (la physique). The plural is physiques. This is the study of matter and motion.

How is la physique used in a sentence?

Use la physique as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La physique explique les forces de la nature. (Physics explains the forces of nature.).

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