Inherited from Old French exercice (first attested in the early thirteenth century), borrowed from Latin exercitium.

exercice m (plural exercices)

exercise, performance
l'exercice de son autorité ― the exercise of his authority

dans l'exercice de ses fonctions ― in the line of duty
exercise, practice
(military) exercise
un exercice d'entraînement sur le terrain ― a field training exercise

exercices conjoints des armées de l'air française et allemande ― joint exercises between the French and German air forces
physical exercise
L'exercice est bon pour la santé. ― Exercise is good for your health.
(finance) fiscal year, financial year
Synonym: année fiscale

“exercice”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.

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