Campement (en. Camp)

/kã.pə.mã/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Temporary or fixed space intended to accommodate tents or shelters.
We set up our camp near the lake.
Nous avons installé notre campement près du lac.
A set of equipment used for an outdoor stay.
The camp is equipped with tables and chairs.
Le campement est équipé de tables et de chaises.
Place where people gather for an outdoor activity.
The scouts set up their camp in the forest.
Les scouts ont monté leur campement dans la forêt.

Etymology

From the verb 'camper' with the suffix '-ment' which indicates a state or result.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Set up a camp
Establish a camping place for one night or more.
installer un campement
Summer camp
Camp offered during summer holidays, often for children.
campement d'été
Makeshift camp
An improvised camp without permanent facilities.
campement de fortune

Related Words

Camp
A place where one can camp.
camp
To camp
A person who practices camping.
camper
Tent
A canvas shelter used in a camp.
tente

Slang Meanings

A place where friends gather to party outdoors.
We're going to camp out this weekend and bring beer.
On va faire un campement ce week-end et ramener de la bière.
A wild camping site, often unauthorized.
They decided to do some wild camping near the river.
Ils ont décidé de faire un campement sauvage près de la rivière.