motorcycle

UK
/ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkl/
US
/ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkl/

Translations

motorcyclenoun
motorcycles
pl
UK
/ˈməʊtəˌsaɪkl/
US
/ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkl/
motoUsage courant.
He rode his motorcycle across the country during the summer.
Il a traversé le pays à moto pendant l’été.
Additional translations
motocycletteTerme plus soutenu ou technique.
Synonyms
motorcycleverb
motorcycled
Past Simple
motorcycled
Past Participle
motorcycling
Gerund
UK
/ˈməʊ.təˌsaɪ.kəl/
US
/ˈmoʊ.t̬ɚˌsaɪ.kəl/
motocyclerEmploi rare; plus naturel en français courant : « aller à moto ».
Every weekend, they motorcycle through the countryside to enjoy the scenic views.
Chaque week-end, ils motocyclent à travers la campagne pour profiter du paysage.
Synonyms
ride pillion
ride a motorcycle
tour (by motorcycle)
cruise (on a motorcycle)
take a motorcycle
bike (verb)
motorbike (verb)
ride a motorbike
motorcycleadjective
UK
/ˈməʊ.təˌsaɪ.kəl/
US
/ˈmoʊ.t̬ɚˌsaɪ.kəl/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to motorcycles.
Additional translations
motocyclisteS’emploie surtout dans un registre technique ou pour des composés.

Definitions

motorcyclenoun
A two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a motor and has no pedals.
He rode his motorcycle across the country during the summer.
A vehicle similar to a bicycle but larger and heavier, chiefly for one or two people, and powered by an internal combustion engine.
The motorcycle roared down the highway, leaving a trail of dust behind.
motorcycleverb
To travel or ride on a motorcycle.
Every weekend, they motorcycle through the countryside to enjoy the scenic views.
motorcycleadjective
Relating to or designed for use with motorcycles.
He bought a motorcycle jacket for his road trip.