The list of words added to the 2025 edition of the Larousse dictionary has just been published. This annual update allows us to observe technological, social, and cultural developments in France. Thus, a new word to describe users of electric scooters will be part of this new 2025 Larousse edition. This reflects the growth of the market for this mode of transport as well as the fact that the state, the press, and society in general are increasingly recognizing and legitimizing electric scooters. This evolution of the French language will surely enable authorities to update regulations on electric scooters. This is therefore good news for electric scooter users who will see their practice increasingly regulated and made safer.
Trottinettiste: definition and usage of the word
The new addition related to electric scooters in Larousse 2025 is the word “trottinettiste.” A trottinettiste is a person who travels by scooter (electric or not). This term can be used for any type of trip. Some users travel by scooter for their work-home commute while others incorporate the electric scooter into their travel while still using other means of transport. Many trottinettistes make the work-home trip by car/public transport and use their scooter to get around during their free time.
The electric scooter is a true revolution in terms of urban mobility. This alternative to traditional means of transport offers many advantages to its users:
- Practical: An electric scooter generally weighs between 10 and 15 kg. This allows you to carry it everywhere with you on public transport or at the office, for example. Moreover, most models are foldable, so the scooter takes up much less space once folded and stored at home.
- Efficient: The scooter is a very effective means of transport in urban areas because it allows you to avoid traffic jams and reach your destination faster than on foot or by car, for example.
- Comfortable: Modern electric scooters have quality equipment that makes your trips more pleasant. For example, many models are equipped with LED screens, efficient brakes, suspensions, or even a mudguard.
Origin and Phonetics
Trottinettiste comes from the word trottinette. It is also composed of the suffix -iste. This suffix is generally used to form a noun related to an activity, a profession, or a belief. In this case, it refers to a person who travels by scooter.
Here is the phonetic pronunciation of the word trottinettiste: trɔtɛ̃ɛtist.
The impact of the word trottinettiste on the world of personal motorized transport devices (EDPM)
The inclusion of the term “trottinettiste” in the dictionary implies greater recognition of users of electric and non-electric scooters. The fact that they now have a specific name for their practice, which has been growing for years but lacked some legitimacy. We can therefore expect authorities to take the practice more seriously and propose updates to the regulations on scooters. These updates can be favorable to users. This was recently seen with the M12 sign. Initially reserved for cyclists, it now applies to EDPM (which includes electric scooters).
A more regulated and supervised practice ensures better safety for all those who share the road.
Quotes containing the word trottinettiste
"Hit by a motorist in Laval and seriously injured, a trottinettiste demands justice"
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FAQ
What is an EDPM?
An EDPM is a personal motorized transport device. This acronym is used to regulate the use of new personal modes of transport, often electric. They have been continuously developing in recent years. This term includes electric scooters, hoverboards, self-balancing scooters, electric unicycles, and electric skateboards.