👉 The term "cabane" is a French word that roughly translates to "tent," specifically referring to a small shelter or encampment used by people for sleeping, cooking, and gathering food. Cabanes are often found in rural areas or camping sites where there is no central structure or building for accommodations. Cabanes can vary greatly in size and configuration, ranging from simple shelters made of straw or branches to more elaborate structures with heating systems and communal spaces for cooking and eating together. They are commonly