Campagnes (en. Campaigns)

/kɑ̃.paɲ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Expanses of cultivated or uncultivated land, often outside of cities.
I enjoy walking in the green countryside.
J'aime me promener dans les campagnes verdoyantes.
Coordinated actions to achieve a goal, often in the context of advertising or politics.
Electoral campaigns begin several months before the vote.
Les campagnes électorales commencent plusieurs mois avant le vote.

Etymology

From the Latin 'campania', which means 'plain' or 'open landscape'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

electoral campaign
Period during which candidates present their program to voters.
campagne électorale
advertising campaign
A set of actions implemented to promote a product or service.
campagne publicitaire
go to the countryside
To go to a rural area to relax or recharge.
partir à la campagne

Related Words

agriculture
Practice of cultivating land and raising animals.
agriculture
rural
Related to rural areas, opposed to urban.
rural
landscape
Visual aspect of a territory, often linked to its natural features.
paysage

Slang Meanings

Living outside the city, referring to a simple lifestyle.
Taking a break in the countryside is a real delight.
Prendre un break à la campagne, c'est un vrai délice.
Avoiding the stress of big cities.
I prefer the countryside to escape the noise and pollution.
Je préfère la campagne pour fuir le bruit et la pollution.