Poser quelque chose sur un objet pour le cacher ou le protéger.
To put something over a thing to hide or protect it.
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See how the word “couvrir” is used in sentences
Couvre la casserole avec un couvercle. — Cover the pot with a lid.
Le livre a une couverture rigide. — The book has a hard cover.
Elle a couvert les élections pour la radio. — She covered the election for radio.
Tu peux prendre mon service demain ? — Can you cover my shift tomorrow?
Elle a couvert le canapé d'un vieux drap. — She covered the sofa with an old sheet.
Quelqu'un a écrit un nom à l'intérieur de la couverture. — Someone wrote a name inside the cover.
Qui couvre le procès cette semaine ? — Who is covering the trial this week?
Je te remplace pendant ton absence. — I will cover for you while you're away.
Couvres-tu les plantes quand il gèle ? — Do you cover the plants when it freezes?
Pourquoi les couvertures des livres de poche se déchirent-elles si vite ? — Why do paperback covers tear so easily?
Notre équipe couvre le sport local chaque week-end. — Our team covers local sports every weekend.
Elle remplace souvent sa collègue le week-end. — She usually covers for her colleague on weekends.
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