How to Say "Cycle" in French - How To Say Guide

cycle

/sikl/

The English word "cycle" translates to cycle in French.

Instead, use the idiomatic expression faire du vélo to mean "to go cycling".

Meaning: bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle etc. (noun)

Which one should you use?

While 'cycle' refers to a cycle or period of time, 'vélo' is the common word used for a bicycle.

/sikl/

In French, the phrase faire du vélo implies the activity of cycling, but if you are commuting to work, you might use the term vélotaf, a portmanteau of vélo and taf, the slang word for work.
While cycle is a formal term, the everyday word vélo is actually a shortened version of vélocipède, which was the original term for the bicycle.
The word cycle is used in French to refer to a specific level of primary education, such as cycle 3, which groups several grades together into one pedagogical block.

Mon cycle de sommeil a été perturbé.
My sleep cycle has been disrupted.
This sentence shows how to use cycle regarding sleep patterns.
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Ce cycle de suspicion et de discorde doit prendre fin.
This cycle of suspicion and discord must end.
This example illustrates a cycle of repeating social behaviors or emotions.
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La ménopause correspond à l'arrêt du cycle menstruel chez la femme.
Menopause is when a woman's menstrual cycle stops.
This sentence demonstrates the use of cycle in a biological context.
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Le cycle de la vie
The cycle of life
La ronde des saisons
The cycle of seasons
On a fait une grande boucle à vélo
We did a big cycling loop
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Manon and Lucas are talking about their commute to work.

Manon

Est-ce que tu viens au travail en cycle ?
Do you come to work by bike?
Lucas

Oui, je préfère utiliser mon cycle.
Yes, I prefer using my bike.
Manon

C'est pratique pour éviter le trafic.
It's practical for avoiding traffic.
Lucas

C'est vrai, mon cycle est très rapide.
That's true, my bike is very fast.

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