The list of words added to the 2025 edition of the Larousse dictionary has just been published. This annual update allows you to be aware of technological, social and cultural developments in France. Thus, a new word to describe electric scooter users will be part of this new edition of Larousse 2025. This testifies to the development of the market for this means of transport but also to the fact that the state, the The press and society in general are giving more and more recognition and legitimacy to electric scooters. This evolution of the French language will surely allow the authorities to update the regulations on electric scooters. This is therefore good news for users of electric scooters who will see their practice increasingly supervised and secure.
Scooter rider: definition and use of the word
The novelty relating to electric scooters in Larousse 2025 is the word “ trottinettiste ”. A scooter rider is a person who travels on a scooter (electric or not). This term can be used for any type of journey. Some users travel by scooter for their work-home journey while others integrate the electric scooter into their journey while keeping other means of transport. Many scooter riders commute to work by car/public transportation and use their scooter to get around in their free time.
The electric scooter is a real 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 to the office for example. In addition, the majority of models are foldable and the scooter therefore takes up much less space once folded and stored at home.
- Efficient: The scooter is a very efficient means of transportation in an urban environment, because it allows you to avoid traffic jams and reach your destination more quickly than on foot or by car for example.
- Comfortable: Modern electric scooters have quality equipment that makes your journeys more pleasant. For example, we find many models equipped with LED screens, high-performance brakes, suspensions or even a mudguard.
Origin and Phonetics
Trottinettiste comes from the wordtrottinette. It is also composed of the suffix -ist. This suffix is generally used to form a noun relating to an activity, a profession or even a belief. In this case, we are talking about a person who travels on a scooter.
Here are the phonetics of the word trottinettiste: trɔtɛ̃ɛtist.
The impact of the word scooter on the world of EDPM
The entry into the dictionary of the term “scooter” implies greater recognition of users of electric and non-electric scooters. The fact that they now have a name specific to their practice which had already been booming for years, but which lacked a little legitimacy. We can therefore expect that the authorities will take the practice more seriously and propose updates to the regulations on scooters . These updates may be beneficial to users. We saw it recently with the M12 sign . First reserved for cyclists, this now applies to EDPMs (this includes electric scooters).
A more supervised and more regulated practice guarantees better safety for all those who share the road.
Quotations containing the word trottinettiste
"Knocked down by a motorist in Laval and seriously injured, a scooter rider demands justice"
France Bleu - francebleu.fr
Courrier Picard - courrier-picard.fr
Libération Champagne - liberation-champagne.fr
FAQ
From what age can you ride an electric scooter according to the 2024 law?
According to the 2024 regulations , it is possible to travel on an electric scooter from the age of 14. The minimum age was initially set at 12 years, but the authorities consider that a 12-year-old does not have sufficient maturity to anticipate the dangers of the road and guarantee his safety. Please note, it is also prohibited to ride an electric scooter with a passenger even if they are over 14 years old.
Is wearing a helmet obligatory on an electric scooter?
The regulations on wearing a helmet on an electric scooter are not the same in urban areas as outside. Indeed, wearing a helmet is compulsory outside of built-up areas. In town, you do not have to wear a helmet to ride an electric scooter. Although wearing a helmet is not obligatory in the city, it is strongly recommended to wear one for your safety.
Do you need insurance to ride an electric scooter?
insurance is mandatory to ride an electric scooter. This must at least cover the civil liability of the scooter rider. Civil liability insurance only covers damage caused to a third person in the event of an accident.
What is an EDPM?
An EDPM is a motorized personal transportation device. This acronym is used to frame the practice of new modes of personal transport, often electric. They have continued to develop in recent years. This term includes electric scooters, hoverboards, gyropods, gyrowheels and electric skateboards.