wheelie in French

wheelie in French is roue arrière, wheeling — wheelie means a stunt in which a bicycle or motorcycle is ridden balanced only on its rear wheel.

wheelie in French

roue arrière

noun

(informal) An action or stunt where a bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle is ridden for a short period while it is standing only on its rear wheel or wheels.

wheeling

noun

(informal) An action or stunt where a bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle is ridden for a short period while it is standing only on its rear wheel or wheels.

What does "wheelie" mean?

noun A stunt in which a bicycle or motorcycle is ridden balanced only on its rear wheel.
"Jim fell off his bike when he was trying to do a wheelie."
verb To ride a vehicle balanced on its rear wheel(s) only.
"I guess I was starting to feel super-confident, a bit like the wheelchair basketball guy who had wheelied out of my hospital room that day. Plus, I was trying to make it so I could laugh in the face of my injuries."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

wheelie in a sentence

Jim fell off his bike when he was trying to do a wheelie.
The bikers pop wheelies and execute speedy figure eights along the busy street. Still, something more purposeful than joyriding would seem to be on their minds.
I guess I was starting to feel super-confident, a bit like the wheelchair basketball guy who had wheelied out of my hospital room that day. Plus, I was trying to make it so I could laugh in the face of my injuries.
She learned to wheelie on her BMX bike over the summer.

Similar words in French

mono

Common French translations

the of to AND A in I IS that for you IT

Frequently asked questions

What is "wheelie" in French?

"wheelie" in French is roue arrière, wheeling. wheelie means: A stunt in which a bicycle or motorcycle is ridden balanced only on its rear wheel.

Are there other ways to say "wheelie" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "wheelie": roue arrière, wheeling.

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