English–French

“motorcycle” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/moto/

Example

Il a acheté une moto hier.

He bought a motorcycle yesterday.

Illustration for moto (motorcycle)

How to say “motorcycle” in French

“Motorcycle” in French is moto.

A compact motorized two-wheeler with handlebars, carrying a seated rider through city streets or on leisure trips.

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

Example sentences with moto

Sa moto ne démarre pas ce matin.

His motorcycle won't start this morning.

Tips for using moto

  • Moto is feminine, so standard forms include une moto, la moto, and cette moto, despite the vehicle being associated with a masculine noun in some languages.

“motorcycle” in other languages