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    Couvraient (en. Covered)

    /kuvʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of involving something under another element.
    The leaves covered the ground in autumn.
    Les feuilles couvraient le sol en automne.
    Protection or shelter provided by something.
    The walls covered the city against intruders.
    Les murs couvraient la ville contre les intrus.
    To understand or integrate a notion.
    The courses covered many subjects.
    Les cours couvraient de nombreux sujets.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'cover' from Latin 'cooperire', meaning 'to cover'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cover someone with shame
    To make someone feel ashamed by one’s actions.
    couvrir quelqu'un de honte
    to cover one’s back
    To protect oneself against potential criticism.
    couvrir ses arrières
    to cover the distance
    To traverse a certain distance or gap.
    couvrir la distance

    Related Words

    covering
    Action of covering.
    couvrement
    roofer
    Someone who covers a roof.
    couvreur
    roof roofer
    Specialist in building coverage.
    couvreur de toit

    Slang Meanings

    To cover a story
    He covered the story for the newspaper with his contacts.
    Il a couvert l'affaire pour le journal avec ses contacts.
    To cover a hit
    He covered a punch during the fight.
    Il a couvert un coup de poing lors du combat.