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    Couvait (en. Was brooding)

    /ku.vɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make an effort to protect, preserve.
    She was carefully incubating her eggs.
    Elle couvait ses œufs avec soin.
    To plan or prepare an idea in the shadows.
    He had been secretly incubating projects for months.
    Il couvait des projets secrets depuis des mois.
    To harbor feelings or a passion for something in secret.
    He had a love for her that he never expressed.
    Il couvait un amour pour elle sans jamais le lui dire.

    Etymology

    The verb 'couver' comes from the Latin 'cuber', meaning 'to cover'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to nurture someone with love
    To have a deep affection for someone.
    couver quelqu'un d'amour
    to incubate a project
    To secretly prepare a project.
    couver un projet
    to incubate eggs
    The action of keeping eggs underneath for incubation.
    couver des œufs

    Related Words

    to hatch
    Basic verb meaning to keep beneath oneself.
    couver
    incubating
    Present participle of the verb to incubate.
    couvant
    incubator
    Device used to incubate eggs.
    couveuse

    Slang Meanings

    To be protective towards someone or something.
    He hovers over his girlfriend like a real dad.
    Il couve sa petite amie comme un vrai papa.
    To prepare something discreetly.
    She is preparing a surprise for her birthday.
    Elle couve une surprise pour son anniversaire.