Recouverts (en. Covered)

rə.ku.vɛʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is covered, protected, or coated.
The furniture is covered with a tarp.
Les meubles sont recouverts d'une bâche.
That which has a layer or protection on its surface.
The solar panels were covered with a thin layer of dust.
Les panneaux solaires étaient recouverts d'une fine couche de poussière.
In cooking, refers to a dish that has been covered with a sauce or another ingredient.
The cake is covered in chocolate.
Le gâteau est recouvert de chocolat.

Etymology

From the verb 'recouvrir', of Latin origin 'recoperire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

covered with gifts
Filled with presents.
recouverts de cadeaux
being covered with shame
To be overwhelmed with shame intensely.
êtres recouverts de honte
covered with a layer
To be wrapped or hidden under a layer.
recouverts d'une couche

Related Words

cover
To put something on or around something else.
couvrir
cover
An object used to cover.
couverture
recouvrir
To cover again or completely.
recouvrir

Slang Meanings

To cover in an excessively protective manner.
He is always covered with clothes, he is afraid of catching cold.
Il est toujours recouverts de vêtements, il a peur d'attraper froid.
To be overly prepared or overprotect something.
This project is so covered with precautions that no one can add anything to it.
Ce projet est tellement recouvert de précautions que personne ne peut rien y ajouter.