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How do you say "cycling" in French?
le cyclisme
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.
Related words
- rowing l' aviron
- fencing l' escrime
- gymnast la gymnaste
- athlete l' athlète
- spectator le spectateur
- training la formation
- finish line Ligne d’arrivée
- starting line Ligne de départ
- warm up Échauffement
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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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