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    Campardon (en. Campardon)

    /kɑ̃.paʁ.dɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A shelter or a small traditional stone building.
    Farmers build campardons to shelter their animals.
    Les agriculteurs construisent des campardons pour abriter leurs animaux.
    A meeting place for shepherds.
    The shepherds gathered around the campardon to share stories.
    Les bergers se retrouvaient autour du campardon pour partager des histoires.
    A temporary refuge in nature.
    The campardon provided shelter against the approaching storm.
    Le campardon offrait un abri contre la tempête qui s'annonçait.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Occitan term 'campard' meaning small shelter.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mountain campardon
    A shelter located at a height, often used for grazing.
    campardon de montagne
    to make a campardon
    To establish a refuge in the wild.
    faire un campardon
    the shepherds' campardon
    The traditional place used by shepherds for rest.
    le campardon des bergers

    Related Words

    shepherd
    A person who tends to animals, especially sheep.
    berger
    grazing
    A field or land where animals graze.
    pâturage
    shelter
    A place protected from the elements.
    abri

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a small improvised shelter.
    The group found a campardon to protect themselves from the rain.
    Le groupe a trouvé un campardon pour se protéger de la pluie.
    Can designate a temporary party location.
    They set up a campardon for the festival celebration.
    Ils ont dressé un campardon pour la célébration du festival.