Camps (en. Camps)

/kã/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Grounds or facilities used for groups of people, often for recreational or military purposes.

The scouts set up their camp near the lake.

Les scouts ont établi leur camp près du lac.

A gathering of people who share the same ideology or way of life.

There were several political camps during the elections.

Il y avait plusieurs camps politiques lors des élections.

A set of temporary structures used to house refugees or workers.

The refugee camp was established following the crisis.

Le camp de réfugiés a été installé à la suite de la crise.

From the Latin 'campus' meaning 'field' or 'ground'.

summer camp

A place where children spend their holidays to have fun and learn.

camp de vacances

training camp

A place where people train, often related to sports or military activities.

camp d'entraînement

campsite

The place where one pitches a tent and spends the night outdoors.

campement

campaign

A set of organized actions aimed at a purpose, often related to political communication or marketing.

campagne

campaign

An administrative action or operation in a military landscape.

campaing

camping

A recreational activity involving temporarily living in tents or caravans.

camping

To be in the camp of something

I am in the camp of supporters of this new initiative.

Je suis dans le camp des supporters de cette nouvelle initiative.

To put into the camp

He put all the equipment into the camp before leaving.

Il a mis au camp tout le matériel avant de partir.