Usage Note
Cycliste is a common-gender noun (un/une cycliste) and can also function as an adjective: une piste cycliste (a cycle lane). France's passion for cycling is reflected in the cultural weight of the Tour de France, making cycliste a familiar word across generations. Le cyclisme is the sport itself.
Examples
"Le cycliste a remporté la course de dimanche."
Natural Translation
The cyclist won Sunday's race.
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