English–French

“countryside” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɑ̃paɲ/

Example

Nous allons à la campagne ce week-end.

We are going to the countryside this weekend.

Illustration for campagne (countryside)

How to say “countryside” in French

“Countryside” in French is campagne.

A broad open field, either real countryside or a figurative field of organized action.

Full entry for campagne: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with campagne

J'aime le calme de la campagne.

I like the calm of the countryside.

Tips for using campagne

  • The countryside sense uses 'à la campagne', while organized efforts appear in phrases such as 'campagne électorale' and 'faire campagne'.

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