Also means
computer (slang)
Usage Note
Bécane is an informal word primarily meaning a bicycle or motorbike. In tech slang it also refers to a computer or machine, much like English 'rig'. It is familiar rather than vulgar. The standard formal word for bicycle is vélo and for computer ordinateur.
Examples
"Il gare sa bécane devant l'école."
Natural Translation
He parks his bike in front of the school.
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