Camp (en. Camp)

/kɑ̃p/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Space or temporary facility for resting or enjoying outdoors.

We set up our camp by the lake.

Nous avons monté notre camp à côté du lac.

The group of people staying in a camp.

The camp consisted of families who came to enjoy nature.

Le camp était constitué de familles venues profiter de la nature.

An organized group for specific activities, such as a summer camp.

The children loved the summer camp.

Les enfants ont adoré le camp de vacances.

verb

From the Latin 'campus' meaning 'plain' or 'field'.

summer camp

A temporary camp where children participate in educational and recreational activities.

camp de vacances

training camp

A camp designed to train participants for sports or military activities.

camp d'entraînement

go camping

Engaging in outdoor activities while living in a temporary camp.

faire du camping

camper

A person who goes camping.

campeur

campsite

A collection of tents or shelters used for camping.

campement

countryside

A rural area or a type of military activity.

campagne

A group of people with an alternative lifestyle.

They live like a camp in the forest, away from society.

Ils vivent comme un camp dans la forêt, loin de la société.

Used to refer to a person who exaggerated something.

That's really a camp; he talks too loud.

C'est vraiment un camp celui-là, il parle trop fort.