French Phrase
Fais cinq poussées abdominales.
Meaning
A direct command telling someone to perform five abdominal pushes (a type of core‑strengthening exercise, similar to crunches). It is concise, energetic and typical of a trainer’s instructions.
When to use
Use this phrase in a fitness setting – personal training sessions, group workout classes, or when you’re guiding yourself through a home‑exercise routine. It works best when you want a short, clear instruction.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Faiscinqpousséesabdominales.
Imperative (2nd pers. sing.)
‘Fais’ is the imperative form of ‘faire’ used for giving a direct command to one person (tu).
Cardinal Number
‘cinq’ is the number five; it does not change form regardless of the noun it modifies.
Noun‑Adjective Agreement
‘poussées’ (feminine plural) and ‘abdominales’ (feminine plural adjective) must both agree in gender and number with the implied noun ‘exercices’.
Punctuation
A period at the end marks the sentence as a complete command rather than a question.
🗨In Conversation
Fais cinq poussées abdominales.
Do five abdominal pushes.
D'accord, je les fais tout de suite.
Okay, I’ll do them right away.
✕Common Mistakes
Fais cinq poussée abdominale.
The noun must be plural because ‘cinq’ is greater than one.
Faites cinq poussées abdominales.
‘Faites’ is the formal/plural imperative; using it with a single person (tu) sounds overly formal in a gym context.
Fais cinq poussées abdominal.
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun; ‘abdominal’ (masc. sing.) is incorrect here.
↔Alternatives
Fais cinq crunchs.
Do five crunches.
Effectue cinq redressements assis.
Perform five sit‑ups.
Fais cinq exercices pour les abdos.
Do five exercises for the abs.
Cultural Tip
In French gyms the word ‘abdos’ or ‘crunchs’ is more common than ‘poussées abdominales’. The phrase is perfectly correct but sounds a bit formal; trainers often say ‘Allez, cinq crunchs!’ for a more casual vibe. Adjust the register depending on whether you’re speaking to a friend or a class of beginners.