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    Couverture (en. Blanket)

    /ku.vɛʁ.tyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Fabric used for warmth, usually placed on a bed.
    I bought a soft blanket for winter.
    J'ai acheté une couverture douce pour l'hiver.
    Protection or covering of something.
    This cover protects the book from dust.
    Cette couverture protège le livre de la poussière.
    In a financial context, a mechanism to secure an investment.
    Risk coverage is essential in business.
    La couverture des risques est essentielle dans le commerce.

    Etymology

    From old French 'coberture', derived from Latin 'covertura', meaning 'that which covers'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bed cover
    Cloth or fabric used to cover a bed.
    couverture de lit
    social protection
    Protection or social insurance provided by a system.
    couverture sociale
    media coverage
    Reporting and attention given by the media on a subject.
    couverture médiatique

    Related Words

    cover
    Action of covering something.
    couvrir
    recovery
    Action of recovering or collecting funds.
    recouvrement
    shelter
    Place where one can protect oneself from the elements.
    abri

    Slang Meanings

    fitted coverage
    He made a cover for the festivities.
    Il a fait une couverture pour les festivités.
    trendy coverage
    This cover is very trendy this season.
    Cette couverture est très tendance cette saison.