Tentes (en. Tents)

/tɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Temporary shelter made of canvas and stakes.

We set up our tents by the lake.

Nous avons monté nos tentes près du lac.

Structure used for various outdoor events.

The tents at the festival protected visitors from the sun.

Les tentes au festival protégeaient les visiteurs du soleil.

Military camp tents.

The soldiers set up their tents at the base camp.

Les soldats ont installé leurs tentes au camp de base.

From the Latin verb 'tentare', which means 'to attempt, to try'.

camping tent

Tent used for camping.

tente de camping

reception tent

Tent used for hosting guests at events.

tente de réception

to set up a tent

Action of putting up a tent.

installer une tente

shelter

Structure that offers protection against the elements.

abri

camping

Outdoor activity consisting of sleeping in a tent.

camping

canvas

Beautiful waterproof fabric used for tents.

toile

Refers to an improvised camping situation.

We set up in the tent with our friends for the weekend.

On s'est posé dans la tente avec nos potes pour le week-end.

Refers to a temporary shelter for evenings.

We found a tent for the party after the concert.

On a trouvé une tente pour la fête après le concert.