What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
velo
Example
He rode his velo to work every day. [velo: noun]
Example
The Tour de France is a famous velo race. [velo: adjective]
bicycle
Example
I learned how to ride a bicycle when I was six years old. [bicycle: noun]
Example
She enjoys going on long bicycle rides on the weekends. [bicycle: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bicycle is more commonly used than velo in everyday language, especially in English-speaking countries. Velo is less common and mainly used in French-speaking countries or in the context of cycling races or events.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between velo and bicycle?
While velo may have a more formal or elegant connotation, both velo and bicycle can be used in various formality levels, depending on the context and audience.
