muscle
US /ˈmʌs.əl/
UK /ˈmʌs.əl/
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muscle
a band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement in or maintaining the position of parts of the body.
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He pulled a muscle in his leg while running.
Il s'est claqué un muscle de la jambe en courant.
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Regular exercise helps build strong muscles.
L'exercice régulier aide à développer des muscles forts.
1.
s'imposer, forcer le passage
to use force or influence to achieve something
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The company tried to muscle its way into the new market.
L'entreprise a essayé de s'imposer sur le nouveau marché.
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He had to muscle his way through the crowd.
Il a dû se frayer un chemin à travers la foule.