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    Couvrir (en. Cover)

    /ku.vriʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To place one thing over another to protect it.
    You need to cover the cake so it does not dry out.
    Il faut couvrir le gâteau pour qu'il ne sèche pas.
    To arrange something in such a way as to hide it from view.
    The clouds cover the sun.
    Les nuages couvrent le soleil.
    To include or consist of something.
    This report covers all aspects of the project.
    Ce rapport couvre tous les aspects du projet.
    To fulfill a responsibility or obligation.
    She had to cover the travel expenses.
    Elle a dû couvrir les frais de voyage.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cooperire', which means 'to cover' or 'to conceal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cover the fire
    To extinguish a fire or reduce its intensity.
    couvrir le feu
    to cover one's back
    To take precautions or be vigilant.
    couvrir son dos
    to cover expenses
    To ensure the payment of certain expenses.
    couvrir des frais

    Related Words

    to re-cover
    To place something on a surface, replace or become similar.
    recouvrir
    to wrap
    To surround something completely.
    envelopper
    to conceal
    To intentionally hide something.
    dissimuler

    Slang Meanings

    To cover up a mistake
    He had to cover up a mistake by lying.
    Il a dû couvrir une bêtise en mentant.
    To shower with compliments
    He showers his friends with compliments to make them happy.
    Il couvre ses amis de compliments pour les rendre heureux.