Camper (en. Camp)
/kɑ̃.pe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who practices camping.
Campers gather every summer to share moments in nature.
Les campeurs se réunissent chaque été pour partager des moments en pleine nature.
A vehicle used for camping.
We rented a camper for our vacation in the mountains.
Nous avons loué un camper pour nos vacances à la montagne.
A tent or temporary shelter used for camping.
They set up their camper by the lake.
Ils ont monté leur camper près du lac.
verb
To spend time outdoors, usually during holidays.
We are going to camp by the sea next weekend.
Nous allons camper au bord de la mer le week-end prochain.
Etymology
From the English word 'camper', originating from 'camp'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to go camping
To practice camping, to stay in a camping place.
faire du camping
to camp under the stars
To spend the night outdoors while watching the stars.
camper sous les étoiles
to camp in a park
To stay in a park designated for camping.
camper dans un parc
Related Words
camping
The activity of spending nights outdoors, often with a tent.
camping
tent
A temporary structure used for shelter during camping activities.
tent
hiking
Activity of walking on trails, often related to camping.
randonnée
Slang Meanings
To hold one's ground
He stands firm on his positions and refuses to change his mind.
Il campe sur ses positions et refuse de changer d'avis.
To stand firm on a point
She stands firm on an important point of the discussion.
Elle campe sur un point important de la discussion.