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How do you say "cycling" in French?

le cyclisme

Noun Masculine

In French, "cycling" is le cyclisme.

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Pronunciation

Pronounce see-KLEEZM, with stress on the final syllable and a buzzy final sound.

Grammar notes

le cyclisme is masculine. Its plural is cyclings.

Example sentence

Aller au travail à vélo le maintient en forme.

Cycling to work keeps him fit.

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How to remember le cyclisme

Cyclisme contains 'cycle', since cycling is simply the sport of riding cycles.

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Questions about le cyclisme

How do you pronounce le cyclisme?

Pronounce see-KLEEZM, with stress on the final syllable and a buzzy final sound.

Is le cyclisme masculine or feminine?

le cyclisme is masculine. le cyclisme is masculine. Its plural is cyclings.

How is le cyclisme used in French?

le cyclisme is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Aller au travail à vélo le maintient en forme. (Cycling to work keeps him fit.).

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