This is the 2962nd most frequent French word.
gymnastique
Gymnastique: gymnastics; physical exercises or activities to develop strength and agility.
'Gymnastique' is used in the context of educational physical exercises taught for health benefits.
En classe, nous avons appris des exercices de gymnastique pour améliorer notre posture.
In class, we learned gymnastics exercises to improve our posture.
'Gymnastique' is used here to refer to the physical activity or sport of gymnastics.
Je fais de la gymnastique chaque semaine pour rester en forme.
I do gymnastics every week to stay fit.
'Gymnastique' is used metaphorically here to describe the complex and skillful mental effort required.