How do I translate “exercise” to French? Is “exercice” correct?

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Exact question as above. When I say “exercise” it is “exercise” in the sense of physical activity for example, running, badminton, swimming, etc.

lemon · Accepted Answer · 2017-09-20 13:21:59Z

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As noun, "exercice" is correct. We can also use "entrainement" (à la course, au badmington, etc.) which is "training" in English.

An "exercice" can be considered as a specific (specialized) part of the (more general) training. Also an "entrainement" is a set of "exercices".

So the translation to use ("exercice" or "entrainement") is dependent on the context.

As verb, "s'exercer" ou "s'entrainer".

answered Sep 20, 2017 at 13:12

lemon

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There is also "faire de l'exercice" which is more generally "to do sport so you stay fit". Not sure if the English "to do some exercise" is equivalent or not.
– Anne Aunyme
Sep 20, 2017 at 15:02
@AnneAunyme based on your translation of the french, I'd say "to exercise" is the English equivalent, frequently understood from context to mean staying in shape
– D. Ben Knoble
Sep 21, 2017 at 16:05
@DavidBenKnoble: I confirm it is the same meaning, then.
– Anne Aunyme
Sep 22, 2017 at 9:25

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