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    Couvrent (en. Cover)

    /ku.vʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of putting something on a surface to protect or suffocate it.
    They cover the books with plastic to preserve them.
    Ils couvrent les livres avec du plastique pour les préserver.
    To completely cover something.
    The snow covers the ground in winter.
    La neige couvre le sol en hiver.
    To design or include something.
    These fees cover all expenses related to the project.
    Ces frais couvrent toutes les dépenses liées au projet.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'cooperire', which means 'to cover'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cover one's back
    Taking precautions to protect oneself.
    couvrir ses arrières
    to heap praise
    To give abundant praise.
    couvrir de louanges
    to cover an event
    To report or provide media coverage of an event.
    couvrir un événement

    Related Words

    cover
    Putting something on or around.
    couvrir
    discovery
    The action of discovering.
    découverte
    recovery
    The action of covering or recovering.
    recouvrement

    Slang Meanings

    Cover a pot
    When someone succeeds in hiding their intentions.
    Quand quelqu'un réussit à cacher ses intentions.
    Cover the fire
    To exercise caution in a delicate situation.
    Faire preuve de prudence dans une situation délicate.