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    Couvercle (en. Lid)

    /ku.vɛʁ.kl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A device that covers the opening of a container.
    The lid of the pot is made of glass.
    Le couvercle de la casserole est en verre.
    The top part of a box that closes.
    Open the lid of the box to see what is inside.
    Ouvre le couvercle de la boîte pour voir ce qu'il y a à l'intérieur.
    Covering for different types of objects.
    You need to put the lid back on the jam jar.
    Il faut remettre le couvercle sur le pot de confiture.

    Etymology

    From the French word 'couvrir' with the suffix '-cle' which indicates a small object.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pot lid
    An object intended to cover a pot to retain heat.
    couvercle de casserole
    lifting the lid
    The action of removing the lid from a container.
    levée de couvercle

    Related Words

    to cover
    The action of putting something on or around something to protect or enclose it.
    couvrir
    container
    An object intended to hold substances.
    récipient
    closure
    A mechanism that allows a container to be closed.
    fermeture

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial for someone who hides their emotions.
    He always has his lid on, nothing comes out of him.
    Il est toujours avec son couvercle, rien ne sort de lui.
    Used to talk about secrets.
    Don't lift the lid on this matter.
    Ne lève pas le couvercle sur cette affaire.