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    Couvert (en. Covered)

    /ku.vɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Utensil or item that conceals or protects.
    The table setting is prepared before dinner.
    Le couvert est mis sur la table avant le dîner.
    Set of utensils for eating.
    An extra place setting is needed for the guest.
    Il faut ajouter un couvert supplémentaire pour l'invité.
    State of being covered.
    The fields were covered in snow.
    Les champs étaient couverts de neige.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to cover'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    covered in rain
    Protected from the rain.
    couvert de pluie
    set the table
    Preparing the table for a meal.
    mettre le couvert
    to be in debt
    Having a lot of debt.
    être couvert de dettes

    Related Words

    to cover
    Action of placing something on or around.
    couvrir
    uncovered
    State of being exposed or not concealed.
    découvert
    covering
    Action of covering something.
    recouvrement

    Slang Meanings

    Burdened with problems
    He is burdened with financial problems.
    Il est couvert de problèmes financiers.
    Burdened with failures
    He is burdened with failures in his project.
    Il est couvert d'échecs dans son projet.