La campagne
Example: Nous passons souvent nos vacances à la campagne pour nous détendre.
Definition
"La campagne" refers to the countryside or rural areas outside cities and towns, characterized by natural landscapes, farms, and small villages. It is often associated with tranquility and nature, as in the phrase 'Nous passons souvent nos vacances à la campagne pour nous détendre,' meaning spending holidays in the countryside to relax.
Etymology
The term "la campagne" originates from the Latin word 'campania,' which means 'open country' or 'field.' Over time, it evolved in French to describe rural or non-urban regions. Did you know? The word is related to 'campus,' which originally meant 'field' and is now commonly used in English for school grounds.
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"La campagne" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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