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    Couverts (en. Cutlery)

    /ku.vɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Utensils used during meals, such as forks, knives, and spoons.
    The cutlery was carefully arranged on the table.
    Les couverts étaient soigneusement disposés sur la table.
    Unit of measure for meal service.
    We reserved three place settings for dinner.
    Nous avons réservé trois couverts pour le dîner.
    Set of cutlery including a fork, a knife, and a spoon.
    He was the only one without his own cutlery at the restaurant.
    Il était le seul à ne pas avoir ses propres couverts au restaurant.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to cover', the term refers to the items that cover or accompany the serving of dishes.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to eat without cutlery
    Eating with bare hands, without utensils.
    manger sans couverts
    to set the cutlery
    Arranging the table utensils before a meal.
    mettre les couverts
    to carpool
    Sharing transportation, often among friends.
    faire le covoiturage

    Related Words

    dishes
    Set of plates and containers for serving.
    vaisselle
    utensils
    Tools used in the kitchen and at the table.
    ustensiles
    service
    The act of serving dishes at the table.
    service

    Slang Meanings

    We're having a good laugh
    We're having a good laugh at the meal, everyone is fighting for the cutlery.
    On se fend la poire au repas, tout le monde se bat pour les couverts.
    To wash the dishes
    He forgot to wash the dishes and now there are no clean cutlery left.
    Il a oublié de gratter la vaisselle et maintenant il n'y a plus de couverts propres.