vélo

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A two-wheeled vehicle and the activity of riding it.

Examples

  • Je mets mon casque avant de monter sur le vélo.
    I put on my helmet before getting on the bike.
  • Il pratique le vélo depuis cinq ans.
    He has been cycling for five years.
  • Les enfants ont deux vélos rouges.
    The children have two red bicycles.
  • Il a réparé son vélo hier.
    He repaired his bike yesterday.
  • Elle fait du vélo le week-end.
    She goes cycling on weekends.

Similar words

bécane
bicyclette
cyclisme

Meanings

Bicycle

noun
transport
neutral
A two-wheeled vehicle moved by pedals.

Examples

  • Mon vélo est devant la maison.
    My bicycle is in front of the house.
  • Elle va à l'école à vélo.
    She goes to school by bike.
  • Il a réparé son vélo hier.
    He repaired his bike yesterday.
  • Les enfants ont deux vélos rouges.
    The children have two red bicycles.
  • Je mets mon casque avant de monter sur le vélo.
    I put on my helmet before getting on the bike.

Similar words

Cycling

noun
sport
neutral
The sport or leisure activity of riding a bicycle.

Examples

  • Elle fait du vélo le week-end.
    She goes cycling on weekends.
  • Le vélo est son sport préféré.
    Cycling is her favorite sport.
  • Nous faisons du vélo dans le parc.
    We go cycling in the park.
  • Il pratique le vélo depuis cinq ans.
    He has been cycling for five years.
  • Faire du vélo lui plaît beaucoup.
    He really enjoys cycling.

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Etymology

Short for vélocipède, an older French name for a human-powered wheeled vehicle.

FAQ

What does vélo mean?

It means a bicycle or the activity of cycling.

Is vélo masculine?

Yes, un vélo.

What does faire du vélo mean?

It means to go cycling.

What is the plural of vélo?

Vélos.

What is vélo short for?

It is short for vélocipède.

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