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couverture
/kuvɛʁtyʁ/
coverage
La couverture médiatique de l'événement était complète.
The media coverage of the event was comprehensive.
literal
A layer of material that covers or protects something, such as a blanket or a roof covering.
J'ai besoin d'une couverture pour me réchauffer.
I need a blanket to warm up.
formal
Media coverage or public attention given to an event or topic.
La couverture de cette affaire a été très médiatisée.
The coverage of this case has been highly publicized.
Finance
formal
A financial arrangement that provides compensation or protection against a loss or risk.
J'ai souscrit une couverture d'assurance pour ma voiture.
I took out insurance coverage for my car.
general
The act of covering or the state of being covered.
La couverture des besoins en eau est essentielle.
Meeting water needs is essential.
Collocations
couverture médiatiquemedia coveragecouverture socialesocial securitycouverture de risquerisk coveragecouverture de litbed blanket
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Distinguish meanings by context
The meaning of 'couverture' shifts significantly based on context. For example, it can refer to a physical blanket (literal) or media coverage (figurative). Pay attention to surrounding words to determine the intended sense.
Gold Rule
Use 'couverture' for financial or media contexts
When discussing insurance, investments, or news reporting, 'couverture' is the correct term. For example, 'couverture sociale' means social security, and 'couverture médiatique' means media coverage.
Word Origin
From Old French *couvrir* (to cover) + *-ure* (suffix denoting action or result), from Latin *cooperire* (to cover up).
Usage Notes
In financial contexts, 'couverture' often refers to hedging strategies to mitigate risk. In journalism, it describes how extensively an event is reported.
Word Breakdown
couvrir
to cover
root verb-ure
suffix indicating action or result
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