French word

motard

Pronunciation

IPA/motaʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmotorcyclist

Example

Le motard a garé sa moto devant le café.

The motorcyclist parked his motorcycle in front of the cafe.

Illustration for motard (motorcyclist)

More examples

Un motard sans casque prend des risques.

A motorcyclist without a helmet takes risks.

Core concept

A helmeted rider guiding a motorcycle along the road.

Common phrases

  • un motard

    a motorcyclist

  • un motard sans casque

    a motorcyclist without a helmet

  • un motard prudent

    a cautious motorcyclist

Similar words

motocycliste: A neutral term for someone who rides a motorcycle.
cycliste: A term for someone who rides a bicycle.

Definition in French

Personne qui conduit une moto; terme courant et familier pour désigner un conducteur de deux-roues motorisé.

Word origin

The noun combines moto, shortened from motocyclette, with -ard, a French suffix used in person nouns and often giving a colloquial tone.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

Related words

  • motardefemale motorcyclistnoun

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