biclou

\bi.klu\

/\bi.klu\/ noun

The verdict

“biclou” is uncommon French (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency French
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Bicyclette.

Corpus desk

Index FR-biclou · biclou · French

biclou · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 6 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "B" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for biclou
PropertyValue
Headwordbiclou
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\bi.klu\
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « biclou » en français

biclousiège au-delà des 100.000 formes les plus fréquentes du français, dans la traîne du lexique spécialisé ou peu usité.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

biclou is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed \bi.klu\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Bicyclette.".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for biclou, a sign its spelling follows regular French conventions. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is biclou, spelled B-I-C-L-O-U.

Definition

  1. 1
    Bicyclette.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how biclou appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Quatorze mille biclous et un gros problème de place
  2. Ils étaient trois vauriens de Français qui traînaient leurs guêtres sur le chemin de l’école des filles avec leurs biclous rouillés et leurs rires mesquins. Ils étaient les premiers garçons de mon âge que je rencontrais.

Synonyms

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "biclou"?
"biclou" is spelled B-I-C-L-O-U. The IPA pronunciation is \bi.klu\.
What does "biclou" mean?
As a noun, "biclou" means: Bicyclette.
How do you pronounce "biclou"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "biclou" is \bi.klu\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "biclou" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list