Are Python programs compiled before executing?

Question

I know that Python is a interpreted language, but doesn't it need to be compiled before executed? I've saw that it's compiled into bytecode then interpreted. Am I wrong?

Answer 1

According to this article, you are correct.
http://net-informations.com/JUMP_LINK__&&__python__&&__JUMP_LINK/iq/linking.htm

Answer 2

I think it is compiled into a bytecode, so not machine code but it’s still technically compiled before it is interpreted.

Answer 3

This doubt came from a question in a challenge. Its correct answer was false.