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découvert

uncovered, exposed

adjective deh-koo-VEHR Rare

Also means

overdrawn (banking)

Usage Note

Découvert functions both as an adjective (bare, uncovered) and as a noun — un découvert bancaire means an overdraft on a bank account. The phrase à découvert means 'in the open' or 'exposed', used literally and figuratively.

Examples

"Le terrain découvert offre peu d'abri."

Natural Translation

The open ground offers little shelter.

Literal Translation

The uncovered terrain offers little shelter.

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