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    Couvrait (en. Covered)

    /ku.vʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of protecting or covering something.
    He covered the ground with fallen leaves.
    Il couvrait le sol de feuilles mortes.
    The action of putting a lid on a container.
    She covered the pot to prevent steam from escaping.
    Elle couvrait la casserole pour éviter que la vapeur ne s'échappe.
    The action of concealing or hiding.
    He covered his outrages with a smile.
    Il couvrait ses outrages sous un sourire.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put out the fire
    To extinguish the fire.
    couvrir le feu
    to cover one's back
    To take precautions to avoid attacks or complaints.
    couvrir ses arrières
    to cover with praises
    To give many compliments.
    couvrir de louanges

    Related Words

    to cover
    A verb meaning to place something on or around another thing.
    couvrir
    cover
    The action or manner of covering a space.
    couverture
    recovery
    The action of covering or recovering something.
    recouvrement

    Slang Meanings

    Covering one's back
    You always have to cover your friend's back at a party.
    Il faut toujours couvrir le dos de son pote en soirée.
    Covering a plan
    We need to cover our plan so that it doesn’t get known.
    On doit couvrir notre plan pour pas que ça se sache.