Recouvré (en. Covered)

/ʁə.kʊ.vʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Which is covered or concealed.

The ground is covered with snow.

Le sol est recouvert de neige.

A set of elements that cover a subject.

This material covers several aspects of science.

Cette matière recouvre plusieurs aspects de la science.

The act of making something invisible by covering it.

The painting was covered with a cloth.

Le tableau était recouvert d'un drap.

From the verb 'recouvrir', which comes from the prefix 're-' and 'couvrir' (to cover again).

to cover a subject

To approach a subject in a general or superficial manner.

recouvrir un sujet

to cover with soil

To bury something.

recouvrir de la terre

to cover the expenses

To count or reimburse the incurred expenses.

recouvrir les frais

recovery

Action of covering, especially in the financial context.

recouvrement

to cover

To place something on a surface to protect or hide it.

couvrir

uncovered

Which is not covered, exposed.

découvert

To be under a burden or in a difficult situation.

Since he lost his job, he is really burdened.

Depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi, il est vraiment recouvert.

To hide or protect oneself from a truth.

She hid her feelings behind a smile.

Elle a recouvert ses sentiments derrière un sourire.