English–French

“cycle” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sikl/

Example

Le cycle du sommeil est important pour la santé.

The sleep cycle is important for health.

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How to say “cycle” in French

“Cycle” in French is cycle.

A loop of ordered stages that returns to its starting point.

Full entry for cycle: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cycle

Le cycle de l'eau décrit la circulation de l'eau sur la Terre.

The water cycle describes how water circulates on Earth.

Tips for using cycle

  • French cycle is pronounced roughly like "seekl," not like the English noun "cycle."

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