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French word
camping
Pronunciation
IPA/kɑ̃piŋ/
Meaning
- masculine nouncamping
Example
Nous faisons du camping ce week-end.
We are going camping this weekend.
More examples
En montagne, le camping sauvage est interdit dans certains parcs.
In the mountains, wild camping is prohibited in some parks.
Core concept
A short leisure stay under open skies, with a tent or camper as a temporary base.
Common phrases
faire du camping
go camping
camping sauvage
wild camping
emplacement de camping
campsite
Similar words
terrain de camping: An equipped outdoor site for staying in tents or cabins, with electricity and toilets.
tente: A lightweight outdoor shelter made of fabric or synthetic material for sleeping.
camping-car: A motor vehicle equipped with sleeping quarters and a kitchen for travel.
caravane: A trailer with sleeping areas and a basic kitchen, designed to be towed by another vehicle.
Definition in French
Séjour temporaire en plein air lié aux loisirs, impliquant souvent le montage d'une tente ou l'utilisation d'un camping-car.
Word origin
French camping borrows the English noun camping, from camp plus -ing, while English camp ultimately comes from Latin campus, meaning a field or level ground.
Usage tips
- The activity is normally expressed as faire du camping, whereas un camping usually means a campsite or campground.