French word

roulotte

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁulɔt/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncaravan

Example

Nous avons dormi dans une roulotte pendant les vacances.

We slept in a caravan during our vacation.

Illustration for roulotte (caravan)

More examples

On a loué une roulotte pour le festival.

We rented a travel trailer for the festival.

Core concept

A compact home on wheels that serves as temporary lodging during travel or seasonal stays.

Common phrases

  • voyager en roulotte

    travel in a travel trailer

  • dormir dans une roulotte

    sleep in a travel trailer

Similar words

caravane: A residential trailer towed by a car and fitted with living facilities.
camping-car: A self-propelled vehicle with living quarters for trips and overnight accommodation.
van aménagé: A cargo van converted for sleeping and preparing simple meals.

Definition in French

Remorque aménagée en logement portable, utilisée pour le camping, les séjours temporaires ou comme habitation saisonnière.

Word origin

Roulotte is formed from the verb rouler, 'to roll', and the diminutive suffix -otte, highlighting its small rolling form.

Usage tips

  • In Quebec, roulotte can also mean a mobile snack stand, so the surrounding context identifies whether it provides lodging or food.

Other meanings

  • mobile homenoun

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