covered

UK
/ˈkʌvəd/
US
/ˈkʌvərd/

Translations

coveredadjective
more covered
Comp.
most covered
Super.
UK
/ˈkʌv.əd/
US
/ˈkʌv.ɚd/
The table was covered with a beautiful lace cloth.
La table était recouverte d'une belle nappe en dentelle.
couvertS'emploie aussi au sens de « protégé par un abri » et « pris en charge par une assurance ».
The covered bridge provided shelter from the rain.
Le pont couvert offrait un abri contre la pluie.
coververb

covered

Past Simple

covered
Past Simple
covered
Past Participle
covering
Gerund
UK
/ˈkʌvə/
US
/ˈkʌvər/
couvrirSens général de mettre quelque chose sur ou au-dessus de quelque chose.
She covered the pot with a lid to keep the soup warm.
Elle a couvert la casserole avec un couvercle pour garder la soupe chaude.
traiterPour un sujet, un événement ou un thème dans un article, un rapport ou une émission.
The journalist was assigned to cover the election results.
Le journaliste a été chargé de traiter les résultats de l'élection.
parcourirPour une distance.
We covered 200 miles on the first day of our road trip.
Nous avons parcouru 200 miles le premier jour de notre voyage en voiture.
couvrirDans le domaine de l'assurance.
The policy covers damage caused by natural disasters.
La police couvre les dommages causés par des catastrophes naturelles.
remplacerPour tenir temporairement la place de quelqu'un.
Can you cover for me at work while I'm on vacation?
Peux-tu me remplacer au travail pendant que je suis en vacances ?

Definitions

coveredadjective
Having a layer or covering over something.
The table was covered with a beautiful lace cloth.
Protected or concealed by a layer or shield.
The covered bridge provided shelter from the rain.
Included in an insurance policy or agreement.
The damages were covered under the homeowner's insurance policy.
coververb
To place something over or upon, as for protection, concealment, or warmth.
She covered the pot with a lid to keep the soup warm.
To deal with or include; to address or report on a topic or event.
The journalist was assigned to cover the election results.
To travel a certain distance.
We covered 200 miles on the first day of our road trip.
To provide insurance for something.
The policy covers damage caused by natural disasters.
To substitute for someone temporarily.
Can you cover for me at work while I'm on vacation?