La couverture
Example: La couverture du livre protège les pages de la poussière.
Definition
"La couverture" refers to the protective outer layer or covering of an object, such as the cover of a book that shields its pages from dust and damage.
Etymology
The term "la couverture" comes from the Old French word 'covrir,' meaning 'to cover.' It evolved to denote something that covers or protects, like a blanket or book cover. Did you know? The word is related to the English 'cover,' sharing the same roots.
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"La couverture" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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