VTT
Mountain biking in French is VTT.
VTT is the standard way to refer to the sport of mountain biking or the all-terrain bicycle itself. If you want to say that you are going mountain biking, you should use the phrase faire du VTT. A person who practices this sport is known as a VTTiste.
Meaning: off-road cycling using a mountain bike (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The acronym VTT stands for vélo tout-terrain, which literally means all-terrain bicycle.
Did you know?
- In Quebec, the term vélo de montagne is the standard way to describe the sport, whereas in France, using this direct translation sounds slightly unusual or unnatural.
- The term tout-terrain is not exclusive to bikes and is used for any vehicle capable of off-roading, such as a véhicule tout-terrain, which is the French equivalent of a 4×4.
- In France, the acronym VTT is so pervasive that it has replaced the full phrase vélo tout-terrain in almost all spoken contexts, acting as a standalone noun rather than an abbreviation.
Examples in context
- On peut faire du VTT ce week-end si tu es partant?Do you want to go mountain biking this weekend if you're up for it?
- Le VTT est ma passion.Mountain biking is my passion.
- On fait du VTT ce week-end ?Are we going mountain biking this weekend?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- GabrielTu veux faire du VTT avec moi ?Do you want to go mountain biking with me?
- LéaOui, j'adore le VTT !Yes, I love mountain biking!
- GabrielParfait, on part samedi matin.Perfect, we are leaving Saturday morning.
- LéaD'accord, Gabriel, à samedi.Okay, Gabriel, see you Saturday.
