English–French
“bike” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/velo/
Example
Je vais au travail en vélo tous les jours.
I go to work by bike every day.
How to say “bike” in French
“Bike” in French is vélo.
A person pedals a two-wheeled vehicle for everyday travel.
Example sentences with vélo
Mon vélo a un pneu crevé.
My bike has a flat tire.
Tips for using vélo
- The fixed expression aller à vélo describes travel, while faire du vélo usually describes cycling as an activity or leisure.
Other French words for “bike”
Je gare ma bicyclette devant le magasin.
I park my bike in front of the store.