Kamp (en. Camp)

/kãp/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A gathering of people, often outdoors, for a leisure activity.

We set up a kamp in the forest for the weekend.

Nous avons monté un kamp dans la forêt pour le weekend.

A place where children or young people gather for playful activities.

The children go back to summer kamp every year.

Les enfants retournent au kamp d'été chaque année.

A period of vacation in the outdoors in nature.

We are going to kamp by the lake.

Nous partons en kamp au bord du lac.

Of Dutch origin, the term was adopted in French to designate an organized gathering.

to have a kamp

To organize an outdoor gathering.

faire un kamp

summer kamp

A recreational program for young people during the summer.

kamp d'été

to be at kamp

To be engaged in group activities in a natural setting.

être en kamp

countryside

A collective activity in a rural or natural setting.

campagne

camping

The practice of spending the night outdoors, often in tents.

camping

camper

A person who participates in a kamp or practices camping.

campeur

A place where the party never stops.

This festival is a real kamp, we have fun all the time!

Ce festival est un vrai kamp, on s'amuse tout le temps!

An impromptu gathering among friends.

We're having a kamp tonight at my place to watch the game.

On fait un kamp ce soir chez moi pour regarder le match.