corps

This is the 268th most frequent French word.


corps

Body.


Here, 'corps' is used in its primary meaning referring to the human physical body.

Le corps humain est une merveille de la nature.

The human body is a marvel of nature.


In this sentence, 'corps' is used figuratively to mean a group or a body of individuals within a particular profession.

Le corps enseignant se réunit pour discuter des changements éducatifs.

The teaching staff meets to discuss educational changes.


In this context, 'corps' refers to the main part or essence of something, specifically referring to the central content of the article.

Après la conférence, j'ai envoyé le corps principal de l'article au comité.

After the conference, I sent the main body of the article to the committee.