scoutisme
/sku.tism/
The English word scouting is translated into French as scoutisme.
scoutisme refers to the activities of boy scouts and girl scouts.
Meaning: activities of boy scouts and girl scouts (noun)
Which one should you use?
While scoutisme refers to the movement or activity itself, the word scout refers to an individual member. Additionally, le guidisme is used to specifically refer to the scouting movement for girls and young women.
How does it change in a sentence?
scoutisme is a masculine noun. To specify young scouts and distinguish them from adult leaders, you can use the phrase les jeunes scouts.
How do you pronounce it?
/sku.tism/
Did you know?
- French scouts often use the term chef to refer to their leaders, which is the same word used for a professional cook in English.
- In France, the term scoutisme often evokes the écoles et colonies de vacances, a tradition of organized youth summer camps that is a central part of French childhood culture.
- Unlike the English word 'scouting', which can also mean 'searching for something' in a general sense, scoutisme is strictly reserved for the organized movement.
Examples in context
- Nous avons un groupe de jeunes scouts formidables!We have an amazing group of young scouts!
- Le guidisme est une activité enrichissante pour les filles et les jeunes femmesGuiding is an enriching activity for girls and young women
- Le scoutisme est une passion pour beaucoup de jeunes.Scouting is a passion for many young people.
- Elle s'intéresse beaucoup au scoutisme depuis l'enfance.She has been very interested in scouting since childhood.
- Le scoutisme enseigne l'autonomie et la solidarité.Scouting teaches autonomy and solidarity.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are talking about their childhood hobbies.
- HugoEst-ce que tu as déjà fait du scoutisme ?Did you ever do any scouting?
- ManonOui, j'ai adoré mon expérience dans le scoutisme.Yes, I loved my experience in scouting.
- HugoMoi aussi, c'était une aventure incroyable.Me too, it was an incredible adventure.
- ManonC'est vrai, on apprend énormément sur le terrain.It's true, you learn so much in the field.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry scoutisme, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
