La couche
Example: La couche de peinture sur le mur est encore fraîche.
Definition
"La couche" refers to a layer or coating of a material spread over a surface, such as paint on a wall. It indicates a thin covering that can protect, decorate, or alter the appearance of the underlying surface.
Etymology
The French word "la couche" originates from the Latin 'collocare,' meaning 'to place together.' Over time, it evolved to mean a layer or stratum, reflecting the idea of placing one thing over another. Did you know that "couche" also refers to a baby's diaper in French, likely because it 'covers' the baby?
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"La couche" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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