Also means
to cover up, to drown out
Usage Note
Couvrir is an irregular verb (like ouvrir) meaning to cover physically or figuratively — covering a distance, covering a story as a journalist, or drowning out a sound. The past participle is couvert. A related word is couverture, meaning a blanket or insurance coverage.
Examples
"Elle couvre le bébé d'une couverture."
Natural Translation
She covers the baby with a blanket.
Literal Translation
She covers the baby of-a blanket
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