French word

antivol

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃tivɔl/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbike lock

Example

J'ai acheté un antivol pour mon vélo.

I bought a bike lock.

Illustration for antivol (bike lock)

More examples

N'oublie pas de mettre ton antivol sur le vélo.

Don't forget to put your bike lock on the bike.

Core concept

A compact barrier attached to an object, such as a bicycle, to stop an unauthorized person from taking it.

Common phrases

  • antivol de vélo

    bike lock

  • installer un antivol

    install a bike lock

  • acheter un antivol

    buy a bike lock

Similar words

cadenas: A small lock that secures an item with a key or combination.
antivol à chaîne: A sturdy lock with a thick metal chain wrapped around an item and secured by a key.
antivol en U: A durable lock with a U-shaped metal bar that encloses and secures an item.

Definition in French

Appareil ou dispositif que l'on place sur un objet pour empêcher qu'il soit emporté sans autorisation.

Word origin

French forms antivol from the combining form anti- and vol, the noun meaning theft, to name a device that prevents theft.

Usage tips

  • The noun is masculine: un antivol, with common phrases such as acheter un antivol and mettre un antivol.

Other meanings

  • locknoun

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