Significado
Stay outdoors in a tent for recreation.
Contexto cultural
Camping is the leading mode of holiday accommodation in France. It is associated with the 'apéro' culture, where neighbors share drinks in the evening. In Quebec, camping is often linked to 'le grand air' and vast national parks (SEPAQ). The equipment used is often more heavy-duty due to the climate. Belgians often travel to France to 'faire du camping', but they also have popular sites in the Ardennes. It's a common family weekend activity. The movie 'Camping' (2006) is a cult classic that perfectly illustrates the stereotypes and love for this activity in France.
The Negative Rule
Always remember to change 'du' to 'de' when you say you DON'T go camping: 'Je ne fais pas de camping'.
Wild Camping
Be careful! 'Faire du camping sauvage' is strictly regulated in France. Always check local laws before pitching your tent outside a campsite.
Significado
Stay outdoors in a tent for recreation.
The Negative Rule
Always remember to change 'du' to 'de' when you say you DON'T go camping: 'Je ne fais pas de camping'.
Wild Camping
Be careful! 'Faire du camping sauvage' is strictly regulated in France. Always check local laws before pitching your tent outside a campsite.
Sound like a native
Use 'On va se faire un camping' in very casual settings to sound more natural with friends.
The 'Apéro'
If you go camping in France, expect to be invited for an 'apéro' by your neighbors. It's the social heart of the experience.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'faire du camping'.
L'été dernier, nous ________ en Bretagne.
The sentence refers to 'L'été dernier' (last summer), so the passé composé is required.
Which sentence is grammatically correct in the negative?
Select the correct negative form:
In a negative sentence with 'faire', the partitive article 'du' changes to 'de'.
Fill in the missing line in this dialogue.
A: Tu as réservé un hôtel pour juillet ? B: Non, on a décidé de ________.
'Faire du camping' describes the activity they chose instead of staying in a hotel.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'On fait du camping dans le salon'?
This is a common figurative use of the phrase to describe temporary discomfort.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosL'été dernier, nous ________ en Bretagne.
The sentence refers to 'L'été dernier' (last summer), so the passé composé is required.
Select the correct negative form:
In a negative sentence with 'faire', the partitive article 'du' changes to 'de'.
A: Tu as réservé un hôtel pour juillet ? B: Non, on a décidé de ________.
'Faire du camping' describes the activity they chose instead of staying in a hotel.
When would you say 'On fait du camping dans le salon'?
This is a common figurative use of the phrase to describe temporary discomfort.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, that is a literal translation from English. You must say 'Je vais faire du camping'.
'Camping' is usually for holidays at a site with facilities. 'Bivouac' is for hikers sleeping one night in the wild.
It is an 'anglicisme' (a word borrowed from English) but it is fully integrated into French.
The word for the place is also 'un camping'. For example: 'Le camping est fermé'.
Yes, in the affirmative. 'Faire camping' is incorrect. It must be 'faire du camping'.
Extremely! France has more campsites than any other country in Europe.
Yes, though 'faire du camping-car' is more specific.
It's a mix of 'glamour' and 'camping'. You can say 'faire du glamping' in French too.
You say 'monter une tente'.
It's often forbidden on the coast and in protected parks. Look for 'camping sauvage interdit' signs.
Frases relacionadas
camper
similarTo camp.
faire du bivouac
specialized formTo wild camp for one night.
un camping-car
builds onA motorhome.
dormir à la belle étoile
similarTo sleep under the stars.
un emplacement
similarA camping pitch.
