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covers

UK
/ˈkʌvəz/
US
/ˈkʌvərz/
covers over
covers up

Translations

coververb

covers

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 ?
Synonyms
shield
protect
enclose
conceal
wrap
coat
shelter
mask
obscure
disguise
Antonyms
expose
reveal
covernoun

covers

pl

covers
pl
UK
/ˈkʌvə/
US
/ˈkʌvər/
couverclePour un récipient ou un objet servant à fermer ou protéger.
She placed a cover over the pot to keep the food warm.
Elle a placé un couvercle sur la casserole pour garder la nourriture au chaud.
abriDans le sens de protection ou refuge contre un danger ou le mauvais temps.
The soldiers took cover behind the wall during the attack.
Les soldats ont trouvé un abri derrière le mur pendant l'attaque.
couverturePour le linge de lit.
He pulled the cover up to his chin and fell asleep.
Il a remonté la couverture jusqu'à son menton et s'est endormi.
reprisePour une chanson interprétée à nouveau par un autre artiste.
The band played a cover of a classic Beatles song.
Le groupe a joué une reprise d'une chanson classique des Beatles.
couvertureAu sens de couverture, façade ou identité de façade.
The spy maintained a cover as a journalist to gather information.
L'espion a maintenu une couverture de journaliste pour recueillir des informations.
couverturePour la couverture extérieure d'un livre, d'un magazine ou d'une publication.
The novel's cover featured a striking illustration.
La couverture du roman présentait une illustration frappante.
Synonyms
lid
case
wrapper
enclosure
shield
blanket
coating
overlay

Definitions

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?
covernoun
A thing that lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it.
She placed a cover over the pot to keep the food warm.
A shelter or protection from bad weather or danger.
The soldiers took cover behind the wall during the attack.
A blanket or quilt used on a bed.
He pulled the cover up to his chin and fell asleep.
A recording or performance of a song that was originally recorded by someone else.
The band played a cover of a classic Beatles song.
A false identity or pretense used to conceal one's true activities or intentions.
The spy maintained a cover as a journalist to gather information.
The outer protective surface or binding of a book, magazine, or other publication.
The novel's cover featured a striking illustration.
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