French Conversation · Level 3
88 words
French word
camp
Pronunciation
IPA/kɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nouncamp
Example
Les enfants iront au camp cet été.
The children will go to camp this summer.
More examples
Ils reviendront du camp demain.
They will come back from camp tomorrow.
Core concept
An organized outdoor place with tents or cabins serving as a shared base for a group.
Common phrases
revenir du camp
come back from camp
monter un camp
establish a camp
camp de vacances
holiday camp
Similar words
camping: An outdoor campground with facilities and pitches for tents or campervans.
colonie: A summer camp where children stay together briefly and take part in activities.
campement: A temporary encampment made by pitching tents or other shelters.
Definition in French
Espace temporaire en plein air, souvent équipé de tentes ou de cabanes, où l'on dort et participe à des activités collectives.
Word origin
The French noun camp developed from Latin campus through Old French, first referring mainly to an army's temporary encampment and later to other shared outdoor stays.
Usage tips
- For personal leisure in nature, French more often uses faire du camping or camper, while camp commonly suggests an organized or shared site.