cover

couverture, housse

Objet placé sur quelque chose ou autour pour le protéger ou le cacher.

En anglais simple : Something put over or around another thing to protect it or hide it.

• The book has a blue cover.
• Wash the cushion covers separately.
• Put a protective cover over the bike.

Synonymes : covering

Expressions courantes : book cover, protective cover, cushion cover

couvercle

Pièce qui ferme le dessus ou l’ouverture d’un récipient.

En anglais simple : A piece that closes the top or opening of a container.

• Lift the cover off the pot.
• The container’s cover fits tightly.
• They replaced the broken drain cover.

Synonymes : lid

Expressions courantes : pot cover, drain cover, remove the cover

couvert

Place dressée à table pour une personne, avec assiettes, verres et couverts.

En anglais simple : A place prepared for one person at a meal, with plates, glasses, and knives and forks.

• Set one more cover at this table.
• We prepared thirty covers for dinner.
• Each cover included two glasses and a small plate.

Synonymes : place setting

Expressions courantes : set a cover, an extra cover, covers for dinner

couvrir, recouvrir

Être étendu sur quelque chose, de façon à le cacher ou à le protéger.

En anglais simple : To be over something so that it is hidden or protected.

• Snow covers the ground.
• A blanket covered his legs.
• Clouds will cover the moon tonight.

Comment l'utiliser : cover something (Leaves covered the path.)

Synonymes : hide, conceal

Contraires : expose

Expressions courantes : cover the ground, cover something completely, cover the floor, cover the surface

couvrir, recouvrir

Placer quelque chose sur une personne ou un objet pour les protéger ou les cacher.

En anglais simple : To put something over a person or thing to protect or hide them.

• Cover the food, please.
• She covered the baby with a blanket.
• He covered his face with his hands.

Comment l'utiliser : cover someone/something with something (Cover the bowl with a clean cloth.)

Synonymes : hide, conceal

Contraires : uncover

Expressions courantes : cover with something, cover your face, cover the food