Couvertures (en. Covers)

/ku.vɛʁ.tyʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Pieces of fabric used for warming or protecting.

She took a blanket to warm herself up.

Elle a pris une couverture pour se réchauffer.

Protection or covering of an object.

The covers of books can be very artistic.

Les couvertures des livres peuvent être très artistiques.

Protective elements in the field of insurance.

It is advisable to read the covers of your contract carefully.

Il est conseillé de bien lire les couvertures de son contrat.

From Latin 'coppertere', meaning to cover.

to get under the covers

To shelter oneself to protect from cold or danger.

se mettre sous la couverture

to be covered

To be protected or to benefit from insurance.

être couvert

media coverage

Attention or media report on a subject.

couverture médiatique

protection

Action of preserving something.

protection

coating

Layer that covers an object.

revêtement

dish

Device or surface used to contain food.

plat

Cover for temporary bedding.

I took an old blanket for camping.

J'ai pris une vieille couverture pour le camping.

Coverage of an event or situation.

He did a little coverage on the neighborhood gossip.

Il a fait une petite couverture sur les potins du quartier.