French Conversation · Level 2
83 words
French word
cycle
Pronunciation
IPA/sikl/
Meaning
- masculine nouncycle
Example
Le cycle du sommeil est important pour la santé.
The sleep cycle is important for health.
More examples
Le cycle de l'eau décrit la circulation de l'eau sur la Terre.
The water cycle describes how water circulates on Earth.
Core concept
A loop of ordered stages that returns to its starting point.
Common phrases
cycle du sommeil
sleep cycle
cycle de vie
life cycle
cycle de l'eau
water cycle
Similar words
période: A defined interval of time with a set duration.
rythme: The recurring pace or spacing of movement or activity.
répétition: The repeated occurrence of the same action or event.
Definition in French
Suite d'étapes qui se répètent régulièrement et forment une période.
Word origin
French cycle comes from Latin cyclus, borrowed from Greek kyklos, meaning a circle or ring.
Usage tips
- French cycle is pronounced roughly like "seekl," not like the English noun "cycle."