Recouvert (en. Covered)
/ʁəkuʁvɛʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Whose surface is covered.
The ground is covered with snow.
Le sol est recouvert de neige.
Masked or concealed.
Her true intentions remain covered.
Ses véritables intentions restent recouvertes.
That has been restored with a new layer.
The wall was covered with fresh paint.
Le mur a été recouvert d'une peinture fraîche.
Etymology
From the verb 'recouvrir', composed of the prefix 're-' and the verb 'couvrir'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
covered with shame
To feel great embarrassment or humility.
recouvert de honte
to be covered
To be under a layer or in a state of coverage.
être recouvert
Related Words
recouvrir
A verb meaning to put a layer over something.
recouvrir
couvrir
To place one thing on another to protect or envelop it.
couvrir
découvrir
To remove the cover to expose what was hidden.
découvrir
Slang Meanings
To be under influence
He is completely covered by his group of friends.
Il est complètement recouvert par son groupe d'amis.
To hide something
She covered her secret with a smile.
Elle a recouvert son secret avec un sourire.