tent

• Abri temporaire fait de toile ou d'un autre matériau tendu sur une structure de poteaux, généralement utilisé pour le camping ou le logement provisoire.

A portable shelter made of fabric or other material stretched over a supporting framework of poles, typically used for camping or temporary accommodation.

1. A1formal

   A portable shelter made of fabric or plastic supported by poles and ropes, used for camping or temporary accommodation.

   tente

   • We pitched our tent near the lake.
   • The tent was large enough to sleep four people.
   • He packed the tent and sleeping bags for the camping trip.

   Synonymescanopymarqueepaviliontabernacletepeewigwamyurt

2. Medical tentB1formalmedical

   A temporary structure used in medical emergencies or field hospitals.

   Tente médicale

   • The army set up a medical tent for the injured soldiers.
   • Volunteers worked in the emergency tent after the disaster.
   • The field hospital consisted of several large tents.

• Nom, et non verbe. Désigne un abri portable en toile ou autre matériau, soutenu par des poteaux et des cordages.

A noun, not a verb. It refers to a portable shelter made of cloth or other material supported by poles and ropes.

1. To live or stay in a tentB1formal

   To set up and live in a tent, typically for camping or temporary shelter.

   camper sous une tente

   • We decided to tent in the forest for the weekend.
   • They tented near the river during their hiking trip.
   • The scouts learned how to tent properly in the wilderness.

   Synonymesbivouaccampencamp

2. To cover or form a tent-like shapeB2formal

   To cover something or form a shape resembling a tent.

   couvrir en forme de tente

   • The nurse tented the wound with a sterile cloth.
   • The fabric tented over the table to protect it from dust.
   • He tented his hands on the desk while thinking.

   Synonymesarchcanopycoverdrapeencloseenvelopoverhangshelter