bicycle

• Véhicule à deux roues que l'on fait avancer en pédalant avec les pieds, utilisé comme moyen de transport ou de loisir.

A vehicle with two wheels that a person rides by pushing on foot pedals.

1. A1formal

   A vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing pedals with your feet.

   bicyclette

   • She rides her bicycle to school every day.
   • He bought a new bicycle for his commute to work.
   • The bicycle has a flat tire and needs repair.

   Synonymesbikecycle

2. Exercise equipmentA2informal

   A stationary machine used for exercise that simulates riding a bicycle.

   Vélo d'appartement

   • I use the exercise bicycle at the gym for cardio.
   • She pedaled on the stationary bicycle for thirty minutes.
   • The bicycle machine helps improve leg strength.

   Synonymesexercise bikeexercycle

• Verbe désignant l'action de se déplacer à vélo, d'en faire fonctionner les pédales ou de pratiquer le cyclisme.

A verb used to indicate the act of riding a bicycle.

1. Ride a bicycleA2formal

   To travel or move using a bicycle.

   Faire du vélo

   • She bicycles to work every morning.
   • He bicycled across the country last summer.
   • They bicycled through the park on a sunny afternoon.

   Synonymesbikecyclepedal