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    Couvre (en. Covers)

    /ku.vʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To place something on or around another object in order to protect or hide it.
    She covers the dish with a cloth.
    Elle couvre le plat avec un torchon.
    To cover a surface with material.
    The snow covers the ground.
    La neige couvre le sol.
    To take on something, such as a cost or responsibility.
    He covers the travel expenses.
    Il couvre les frais du voyage.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'coperire', meaning to cover.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cover one's back
    Taking precautions to protect oneself against the consequences of an action.
    couvrir ses arrières
    cover an event
    Being present at an event to report on it.
    couvrir un événement
    shower with praise
    To praise or excessively compliment someone.
    couvrir de louanges

    Related Words

    coverage
    The act of covering, or fabric used for covering.
    couverture
    roofer
    A person who covers a roof or a construction.
    couvreur
    roof coverer
    A craftsman specialized in roofing.
    couvreur de toit

    Slang Meanings

    Cover
    We have to cover everything to avoid trouble.
    On doit tout couvrir pour éviter les ennuis.
    Cover the shot
    He covered the shot; it's going to be difficult to handle.
    Il a couvert le coup, ça va être difficile à assumer.