covered

• Décrit quelque chose qui a une couche ou un revêtement sur le dessus, ou qui est protégé ou caché par autre chose.

Describes something that has a layer or covering over it, or is protected or concealed by something else.

1. Having a layer on topA2formal

   Something that has a layer or covering over its surface.

   couvert, recouvert

   • The table was covered with a white cloth.
   • Her hands were covered in mud after gardening.
   • The ground was covered with snow.

   Synonymesblanketedcladcoatedlayeredsheathedwrapped

   Antonymesbareexposednakedopenstrippeduncoveredunprotected

2. Protected or concealedB1formal

   Being protected or hidden by something.

   Protégé ou caché

   • The furniture was covered with plastic sheets during painting.
   • The car is covered by a tarp to protect it from rain.
   • The witness was covered by a blanket for anonymity.

   Synonymescamouflagedcloakedconcealedhiddenmaskedprotectedshelteredshieldedveiled

   Antonymesbareexposeduncoveredunprotectedvisible

3. Included or dealt withB1formal

   Having been addressed, included, or dealt with in a discussion or document.

   pris en compte, traité

   • All topics are covered in the training manual.
   • The insurance policy covered the damage.
   • The report covered the main issues thoroughly.

   Synonymesaddressedconsideredhandledincludedtreated

   Antonymesignoredoverlooked

• Verbe signifiant placer quelque chose sur ou au-dessus d'une autre chose, ou inclure/traiter un sujet.

A verb used to indicate placing something over or upon something else, or to include or deal with a topic.

1. A1formal

   To place something over or upon something else to protect, hide, or enclose it.

   couvrir (recouvrir d'une protection)

   • Cover the food with plastic wrap.
   • She covered the table with a cloth.
   • Please cover the windows with curtains.

   Synonymesblanketcoatenvelopoverlayoverspreadwrap

   Antonymesexposerevealuncover

2. B1formal

   To include or deal with a particular subject or topic.

   couvrir, traiter

   • The book covers all aspects of history.
   • The report covers the main issues.
   • This course covers basic programming concepts.

   Synonymesaddresscompriseconsidercontaindiscussembraceencompassincludeinvolvetreat

   Antonymesexcludeomit

3. B1formal

   To protect or defend someone or something from attack or danger.

   Protéger ou défendre

   • The soldiers covered their position with fire.
   • He covered me during the escape.
   • The insurance covers damage from accidents.

   Synonymesdefendguardprotectsheltershield

   Antonymesendangerexpose

4. Travel a distanceB2formal

   To travel a particular distance or area.

   parcourir une distance

   • They covered 500 miles in one day.
   • The reporter covered the entire event.
   • The team covered a lot of ground in their investigation.

   Synonymescrossgo acrossnegotiatepass overtraveltraverse

Variantes phrasalcover forcover up