camp

camp, campement

Lieu où des personnes séjournent brièvement, souvent dehors sous des tentes.

En anglais simple : A place where people stay for a short time, often outdoors in tents.

• Our camp is near the river.
• We set up camp before dark.
• They returned to camp after a long walk.

Synonymes : campsite, encampment

Expressions courantes : set up camp, leave camp, base camp, military camp

colonie de vacances, stage

Séjour organisé où des personnes, souvent des enfants, apprennent ou participent ensemble à des activités.

En anglais simple : An organized stay where people, often children, learn or enjoy activities together.

• She's at summer camp.
• We met at a music camp last year.
• The children attend different camps during the holidays.

Expressions courantes : summer camp, sports camp, go to camp

camper

Séjourner dehors pendant une courte période, généralement en dormant sous une tente.

En anglais simple : To stay outdoors for a short time, usually sleeping in a tent.

• We camp every summer.
• They camped in the mountains last weekend.
• Can we camp here tonight?

Comment l'utiliser : camp in/at/by somewhere (We camped by the lake.)

Synonymes : sleep outdoors

Expressions courantes : camp by something, camp in something, camp overnight, camp in a tent

camper

Dans un jeu, rester à un endroit avantageux en attendant l’apparition d’ennemis ou d’objets précieux.

En anglais simple : In a game, to stay in a useful position, waiting for enemies or valuable items to appear.

• He camps near the doorway.
• Another player camped beside the weapon spawn.
• Stop camping and help your team attack.

Comment l'utiliser : camp near/behind somewhere (One player camped behind the stairs.)

Synonymes : lie in wait

Expressions courantes : camp near something, camp behind something, camp a doorway