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How do you say "physics" in French?
la physique
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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