English–French

“motorcyclist” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/motaʁ/

Example

Le motard a garé sa moto devant le café.

The motorcyclist parked his motorcycle in front of the cafe.

Illustration for motard (motorcyclist)

How to say “motorcyclist” in French

“Motorcyclist” in French is motard.

A helmeted rider guiding a motorcycle along the road.

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

Example sentences with motard

Un motard sans casque prend des risques.

A motorcyclist without a helmet takes risks.

Tips for using motard

  • Motard is a common, familiar term, while motocycliste is a more neutral choice in formal writing.

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