moniteur de colonie de vacances
The English phrase "camp counselor" is translated into French as moniteur de colonie de vacances.
A camp counselor is a person employed to supervise and lead children at a summer camp.
What does it mean word for word?
The term moniteur literally means an instructor or monitor who guides a group.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canada, particularly in Quebec, specific terms are used: moniteur/monitrice de camp de jour refers to a day camp counselor, while moniteur/monitrice de camp d'été refers to a summer camp counselor. In France, the term animateur/animatrice can also be used to refer to a camp counselor.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a female camp counselor, change the masculine moniteur to the feminine monitrice, such as in monitrice de colonie de vacances. To make the phrase plural, add an s to moniteur to get moniteurs de colonie de vacances.
Did you know?
- In France, a counselor is often called an animateur, which means 'animator'. This reflects a cultural emphasis on the counselor's role as someone who breathes life into activities and keeps the children energized.
- In France, you might hear the term BAFA used in conversation about these jobs. This refers to the specific diploma required to work as a counselor, and people often say they are 'doing their BAFA'.
- The term colonie de vacances literally means 'holiday colony'. Historically, this referred to the movement of city children to the countryside to improve their health and hygiene.
Examples in context
- Je suis un moniteur de camp qualifié.I am a qualified camp counselor.
- J'ai été animateur de colonie de vacances pendant deux étés.I was a camp counselor for two summers.
- Les animateurs de camp étaient très dynamiques et créatifs.The camp counselors were energetic and creative.
- Les moniteurs de camp de jour organisent de nombreuses activités amusantes.The day camp counselors organize many fun activities.
- Les animateurs du centre de loisirs ont créé un programme passionnant pour les enfants.The leisure center counselors have created an exciting program for the children.
- Il travaille comme moniteur de colonie de vacances.He works as a camp counselor.
- Nous cherchons un nouveau moniteur de colonie de vacances.We are looking for a new camp counselor.
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are talking about their summer jobs.
- ChloéTu es moniteur de colonie de vacances, n'est-ce pas ?You are a camp counselor, right?
- HugoOui, je serai moniteur de colonie de vacances pour les enfants.Yes, I will be a camp counselor for the children.
- ChloéC'est un travail très amusant pour un jeune homme.It is a very fun job for a young man.
- HugoC'est vrai, j'adore passer du temps dehors.It's true, I love spending time outdoors.
