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Définition et signification de « cover » en anglais

to cover

VERBE

couvrir, recouvrir

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

Transitive: to cover sth | to cover sth with

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

verbe d’action

régulier

présent

cover

3e personne du singulier

covers

participe présent

covering

passé simple

covered

participe passé

covered

Exemples

She used a blanket to cover the delicate furniture during the move.

Elle a utilisé une couverture pour couvrir les meubles délicats pendant le déménagement.

recouvrir, couvrir

to envelop something in a layer of material

Transitive: to cover sth with a layer of a material | to cover sth in material

Exemples

The landslide covered the road with a thick layer of mud, making it impassable for vehicles.

Le glissement de terrain a recouvert la route d'une épaisse couche de boue, la rendant impraticable pour les véhicules.

être correspondant, couvrir

to provide a report on or talk about an event in a news piece or media

Transitive: to cover an event

Exemples

The journalist covered the presidential inauguration, providing live updates throughout the day.

Le journaliste a couvért l'investiture présidentielle, fournissant des mises à jour en direct tout au long de la journée.

couvrir, incuber

(of a bird or animal) to settle on top of eggs to keep them warm and facilitate hatching

Transitive: to cover eggs

Exemples

The mother hen covered her clutch of eggs with her feathers to keep them warm until they hatched.

La poule couvait sa couvée d'œufs avec ses plumes pour les garder au chaud jusqu'à leur éclosion.

couvrir, s'étendre sur

(of an area) to extend over a specific distance

Transitive: to cover an area

Exemples

The grounds covered eight acres.

Le terrain couvrait huit acres.

couvrir, englober

to encompass or include a range of topics, issues, or situations

Transitive: to cover a range of topics

Exemples

The textbook covers various topics in biology, from cell structure to ecosystems.

Le manuel couvre divers sujets en biologie, de la structure cellulaire aux écosystèmes.

superviser, gérer

to oversee, manage, or attend to a designated region or domain

Transitive: to cover a region or domain

Exemples

As a police officer, it's my duty to cover this neighborhood and ensure its safety and security.

En tant qu'officier de police, c'est mon devoir de couvrir ce quartier et d'en assurer la sécurité.

parcourir, traverser

to traverse or move over a certain distance, terrain, or area

come

cross

get across

pass

traverse

Transitive: to cover a certain distance

Exemples

Our flight will cover approximately 2,000 miles from New York to Los Angeles.

Notre vol couvrira environ 2 000 miles de New York à Los Angeles.

viser, pointer

to direct a firearm toward a target, typically a person

Transitive: to cover a target

Exemples

The police officers covered the suspect with their firearms as they approached cautiously.

Les policiers couvrirent le suspect avec leurs armes à feu alors qu'ils s'approchaient prudemment.

surveiller, couvrir

to monitor or oversee a particular area or situation to ensure security or compliance

Transitive: to cover an area or situation

Exemples

The security guards covered the perimeter of the building to prevent unauthorized access.

Les gardes de sécurité couvraient le périmètre du bâtiment pour empêcher tout accès non autorisé.

couvrir, protéger

(of a fielder) to move into position to receive a throw aimed at a specific base

Transitive: to cover a base

Exemples

The shortstop covered second base to receive the throw from the outfield and tag out the advancing runner.

L'arrêt-court a couvert le deuxième but pour recevoir la balle du champ extérieur et éliminer le coureur qui avançait.

couvrir, protéger

to take precautionary measures to minimize or avoid negative consequences

Transitive: to cover oneself against a risk | to cover an asset against a risk

Exemples

The team leader implemented strict safety protocols to cover the company against any workplace accidents or injuries.

Le chef d'équipe a mis en place des protocoles de sécurité stricts pour couvrir l'entreprise contre tout accident ou blessure sur le lieu de travail.

couvrir, recouvrir

to clothe or provide a protective layer over something

Transitive: to cover sth

Exemples

The leaves covered the ground, creating a colorful carpet in the forest.

Les feuilles couvraient le sol, créant un tapis coloré dans la forêt.

couvrir, protéger

to take up a defensive position to guard against an opposing player's movements or potential attacks

Transitive: to cover an opposing player

Exemples

The defender covered the opposing forward closely, preventing them from receiving the ball.

Le défenseur a couvert l'attaquant adverse de près, l'empêchant de recevoir le ballon.

saillir, couvrir

(of a male animal) to mate with a female animal for the purpose of reproduction

Transitive: to cover a female animal

Exemples

The farmer allowed the stallion to cover the mare in order to breed a new generation of strong and healthy foals.

L'agriculteur a permis à l'étalon de couvrir la jument afin d'élever une nouvelle génération de poulains forts et en bonne santé.

recouvrir, couvrir

(of a material or substance) to extend or apply evenly across an area or object

Intransitive

Exemples

This new paint covers well, hiding all the old stains and cracks on the wall.

Cette nouvelle peinture couvre bien, cachant toutes les anciennes taches et fissures sur le mur.

couvrir, prendre en charge

(of a sum of money) to be adequate to pay for a particular cost or expense

Transitive: to cover a cost or expense

Exemples

My savings should cover the cost of repairing the car's engine.

Mes économies devraient couvrir le coût de la réparation du moteur de la voiture.

remplacer, suppléer

to fill the position or substitute for another person

Transitive: to cover for sb

Exemples

When my coworker fell ill, I covered for him by handling his clients and completing his tasks.

Lorsque mon collègue est tombé malade, je l'ai remplacé en m'occupant de ses clients et en terminant ses tâches.

Cover

NOM

couverture, jaquette

something that protects or conceals a thing by being put over, on, or around it

informations grammaticales

statut d’animéité

inanimé

composition morphologique

simple

dénombrable

forme plurielle

covers

Exemples

The book had a beautiful cover that attracted readers to pick it up from the shelf.

Le livre avait une belle couverture qui attirait les lecteurs à le prendre de l'étagère.

1.1

couverture, édredon

a blanket or quilt used to keep someone warm while sleeping

Exemples

She pulled the cover over herself as the temperature dropped.

Elle a tiré la couverture sur elle alors que la température baissait.

1.2

couverture, première de couverture

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

Exemples

The cover of the novel featured a beautiful illustration that caught everyone's eye.

La couverture du roman présentait une belle illustration qui a attiré l'attention de tous.

couverture

a fabricated identity and background used to conceal someone's true identity, especially for undercover agents

Exemples

The agent's cover was that of a traveling salesman, allowing him to blend in seamlessly.

La couverture de l'agent était celle d'un vendeur itinérant, lui permettant de se fondre parfaitement.

reprise

a version of a song performed or recorded by someone other than the original artist

Exemples

The band's cover of the classic hit brought a fresh twist to the original.

La reprise du classique par le groupe a apporté une touche fraîche à l'original.

couverture, protection

suppressive fire aimed to hinder the enemy's ability to attack your forces

Exemples

The soldiers provided cover to allow their comrades to advance safely.

Les soldats ont fourni un couvert pour permettre à leurs camarades d'avancer en toute sécurité.

droit d'entrée, couvert

a fixed fee you pay to enter a restaurant or nightclub, besides what you spend on food and drinks

Exemples

They were surprised by the cover charge at the entrance of the upscale nightclub.

Ils ont été surpris par le droit d'entrée à l'entrée de la boîte de nuit haut de gamme.

couvercle, capot

a lid or cap used to close or seal the top of a container

Exemples

She placed the cover on the pot to keep the soup warm.

Elle a mis le couvercle sur la casserole pour garder la soupe au chaud.

couverture, dissimulation

the act of hiding something from sight by blocking the view

Exemples

The trees provided cover for the soldiers.

Les arbres ont fourni un couvert pour les soldats.

couverture, manteau

the layer of clouds in the sky or snow on the ground

Exemples

A thick cover of clouds blocked the sun.

Une épaisse couverture de nuages bloquait le soleil.

Arbre Lexical

covered

covering

discover

cover

Mots Proches

Définition et signification de « cover » en anglais

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