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couvre

/kuvʁ/couvrir
1.
verbInd, Subj3rdPresSing1, 3

cover (physically)

protect

hide

Il couvre son fils avec une couverture parce qu'il fait froid.

He covers his son with a blanket because it's cold.

Synonyms:protéger, cacher, recouvrir
2.
verbInd, Subj3rdPresSing1, 3

be covered by (insurance, guarantee); include or take charge of (costs, risks)

report on or cover (an event, in the press)

cover for someone (protect or replace them)

L'assurance ne couvre pas ce type d'accident.

The insurance doesn't cover this type of accident.

Synonyms:inclure, prendre en charge, assurer, protéger