parc de caravanes
The English phrase 'trailer park' is translated into French as parc de caravanes.
The term is used to describe an area where trailers or mobile homes are located. In many French-speaking contexts, a place where mobile homes or trailers are parked is often simply referred to as a camping.
Meaning: trailer park (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of parc (park), de (of) and caravanes (caravans/trailers).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Parc de caravanes is a neutral, descriptive term.
Did you know?
- The word caravane shares the same root as 'caravan', referring to the historical trade convoys that crossed deserts, linking modern mobile homes to ancient nomadic travel.
- Unlike the English 'trailer park', which can sometimes carry a social stigma, 'parc de caravanes' or 'camping' remains a very popular and mainstream way for French families to vacation.
- Modern French speakers are more likely to use the English-derived term mobil-home than caravane when referring to the stationary structures found in these parks.
Examples in context
- Le nouveau parc de caravanes sera situé près du quartier résidentiel.The new trailer park will be located near the residential area.
- Je vais passer le week-end dans le camping de caravanes près du lac.I will spend the weekend at the trailer park near the lake.
- Il habite dans un parc de caravanes.He lives in a trailer park.
- Nous avons loué un emplacement dans ce parc de caravanes.We rented a spot in this trailer park.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are planning their summer vacation.
- LucasOù veux-tu dormir pendant le voyage ?Where do you want to sleep during the trip?
- ManonJe préfère aller dans un parc de caravanes.I prefer to go to a trailer park.
- LucasC'est une bonne idée pour Manon.That is a good idea for Manon.
- ManonOui, c'est plus convivial et relaxant.Yes, it is more friendly and relaxing.
