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    Couverte (en. Covered)

    /ku.vɛʁt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An object that serves to cover something.
    The bed cover is made of wool.
    La couverte du lit est en laine.
    Protection against the elements.
    He took a blanket to protect himself from the cold.
    Il a pris une couverture pour se protéger du froid.
    The covering part of a vehicle or structure.
    The car cover is made of plastic.
    La couverture de la voiture est en plastique.

    Etymology

    The word 'couverte' comes from the verb 'couvrir', which is itself derived from the Latin 'cooperire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be under a cover
    To be protected or hidden under something.
    être sous une couverture
    media coverage
    Attention or exposure given by the media.
    couverture médiatique
    under cover
    To act in a hidden or secret manner.
    sous couverture

    Related Words

    to cover
    To put something on or around an object.
    couvrir
    to re-cover
    To completely cover something.
    recouvrir
    discovery
    The act of finding something new.
    découverte

    Slang Meanings

    Covered in terms of money at a place.
    He prepared his cover before going to the bar.
    Il a préparé sa couverte avant d'aller au bar.
    To be covered to avoid problems.
    He is always well covered to avoid any issues.
    Il est toujours bien couvert pour ne pas avoir de soucis.