French Conversation · Level 31
89 words
French word
campagne
Pronunciation
IPA/kɑ̃paɲ/
Meaning
- feminine nouncountryside
Example
Nous allons à la campagne ce week-end.
We are going to the countryside this weekend.
More examples
J'aime le calme de la campagne.
I like the calm of the countryside.
Core concept
A broad open field, either real countryside or a figurative field of organized action.
Common phrases
aller à la campagne
go to the countryside
vivre à la campagne
live in the countryside
une maison de campagne
country house
Similar words
milieu rural: A non-urban setting shaped by farming and open countryside.
zone rurale: A sparsely settled area with abundant farmland and natural spaces.
village: A small town or settlement where residents live close together.
Definition in French
Étendue rurale composée de champs, de bois et de quelques habitations, opposée à la ville; par extension, action organisée (par ex. campagne électorale, campagne publicitaire).
Word origin
French campagne comes through Old French from Late Latin campania, formed from Latin campus for an open plain or field.
Usage tips
- The countryside sense uses 'à la campagne', while organized efforts appear in phrases such as 'campagne électorale' and 'faire campagne'.