camp
/kɑ̃/masculine
The French word for 'camp' (outdoor place) is camp.
The masculine noun camp refers to an outdoor place. To describe the activity of camping or the camp itself, you can informally use the word camping. If you are looking for related gear or activities, you might use terms like Tente (tent), Feu de camp (campfire), Sac de couchage (sleeping bag), Matelas gonflable (air mattress), Chaise pliante (folding chair), Réchaud (camping stove), Pêche (fishing) or Moustiquaire (mosquito net).
Meaning: outdoor place (noun)
Which one should you use?
When describing the act of staying outdoors, camper is the general term for camping. In contrast, bivouaquer is used specifically for a more temporary or lightweight way of camping, often in the wild without a permanent setup.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun camp is masculine, meaning it is used with masculine articles such as le or un.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɑ̃/
Did you know?
- The word camp is a doublet of the word champ, meaning 'field', both of which share roots in the Latin word 'campus'.
- In many contexts, using the word camping can specifically imply staying in a commercial campground with facilities, rather than just any outdoor stay.
- If you are caught sleeping in a forest without a registered site, you might be accused of 'bivouac illicite', a specific term for unauthorized wild camping.
Examples in context
- Montons le camp ici.Let's make camp here.This sentence is useful for suggesting making a camp in a specific location.Tatoeba #12313279 by lbdx, translation #11651158 by ddnktr
- Nous allons camper ici.We'll camp here.This sentence is useful for stating an intention to camp in a specific location.Tatoeba #7415356 by lbdx, translation #2241558 by CK
- La nuit tombe, préparons le camp.It's getting dark. Let's set up the camp.This sentence is useful for suggesting setting up the camp as night falls.Tatoeba #5615332 by nimfeo, translation #6733285 by Eccles17
- Le campement militaire a été installé près de la frontière.The military camp has been set up near the border.
- Nous avons passé un super séjour au camp avec nos amis.We had a great time at the camp with our friends.
- J'ai réservé un emplacement de camping dans les Pyrénées.I have booked a camping spot in the Pyrenees.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Manon arrive at their hiking destination.
- NathanRegarde, le camp est juste là-bas.Look, the camp is right over there.
- ManonC'est un bel endroit pour le camp.It is a beautiful place for the camp.
- NathanJe vais installer mon sac au camp.I am going to set up my bag at the camp.
- ManonD'accord, je t'accompagne au camp.Okay, I will go with you to the camp.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “camp” translations and entries camp, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries camp, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
