Campagne (en. Campaign)

/kɑ̃.paɲ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Rural or countryside area, in opposition to the city.
They spend their holidays in the countryside.
Ils passent leurs vacances à la campagne.
Organized effort to promote something.
The advertising campaign was very successful.
La campagne publicitaire a connu un grand succès.
Series of military actions.
Napoleon's campaign in Russia was disastrous.
La campagne de Napoléon en Russie a été catastrophique.

Etymology

From Latin 'campania', which designates a fertile land.

Common Phrases and Expressions

electoral campaign
Period of preparation for political elections.
campagne électorale
awareness campaign
Approach aimed at informing and educating the public on a subject.
campagne de sensibilisation
to campaign
To conduct actions to promote a cause or a candidate.
faire campagne

Related Words

farm
Agricultural establishment for farming and livestock.
ferme
agriculture
Set of techniques and practices for cultivating land.
agriculture
nature
The totality of the physical and biological elements of the world.
nature

Slang Meanings

Campaign
We go to the countryside to relax.
On va à la campagne pour se détendre.
To get away
When things get heated in the city, I head to the countryside.
Quand ça chauffe en ville, je prends le large à la campagne.