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trottinette
/tʁɔ.ti.nɛt/
What does "trottinette" mean?
kick scooterJ'ai acheté une trottinette électrique pour me déplacer en ville.
I bought an electric kick scooter to get around the city.
How to use "trottinette" correctly?
informal
A small, lightweight vehicle with two or three wheels and a handlebar, typically propelled by pushing off the ground with one foot while the other rests on a platform.
Les enfants adorent faire de la trottinette dans le parc.
Children love riding kick scooters in the park.
Commonly used for personal transportation or recreation, especially in urban areas.
Collocations
faire de la trottinetteto ride a kick scootertrottinette électriqueelectric scooter
Synonyms
Pro Tip
Usage in Urban Areas
In many cities, trottinettes (kick scooters) are popular for short-distance travel and are often rented through shared mobility services.
Word Origin
From French 'trotter' (to trot) + diminutive suffix '-ette', referring to a small vehicle for trotting.
Usage Notes
The term 'trottinette' is commonly used in French-speaking countries, while 'kick scooter' is the standard term in English-speaking regions. In some contexts, 'trottinette' may refer specifically to non-motorized scooters, whereas 'scooter' can include motorized versions.
Word Breakdown
trotter
to trot (move at a fast walking pace)
root-ette
small or diminutive form
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