# How to Say “a bike” in French

**un vélo** /œ̃ velˈo/: a bike

## Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “un vélo” is /œ̃ velˈo/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

## Context

This phrase belongs to the [Getting Around Paris](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/vocabulary/getting-around-paris.md) category. It is suitable for beginners.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "un vélo" in French?

The IPA pronunciation is /œ̃ velˈo/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

### What does "un vélo" mean in English?

"un vélo" translates to "a bike" in English. It belongs to the Getting Around Paris category.

### Is "un vélo" formal or informal in French?

This is a commonly used expression in everyday French conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

## More Getting Around Paris Phrases

- ["a ticket" → un billet](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/a-ticket.md): /œ̃ bijˈɛ/
- ["the subway" → le métro](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/the-subway.md): /lə- metʁˈo/
- ["Where" → Où](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/where.md): /ˈu/
- ["is" → est](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/is.md): /ˈɛ/
- ["the Eiffel Tower" → la tour Eiffel](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/the-eiffel-tower.md): /la- tˈuʁ ɛfˈɛl/
- ["street" → rue](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/street.md): /ʁˈy/

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