couverture
/ku.vɛʁ.tyʁ/feminine
The English word 'blanket' is couverture in French.
couverture refers to a physical fabric blanket. It is also used metaphorically to describe a covering, such as insurance coverage (couverture d'assurance).
Meaning: fabric (noun)
Which one should you use?
While couverture can mean a physical blanket, it is also the word used for a 'cover' in the sense of a magazine cover or a book cover. If you are referring specifically to a decorative bedspread rather than a warm blanket for sleeping, use couvre-lit.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of couverture is couvertures.
How do you pronounce it?
/ku.vɛʁ.tyʁ/
Did you know?
- In French culinary arts, couverture refers to a high-quality chocolate with a high cocoa butter content used to coat other chocolates.
- The term couverture can refer to a 'cover story' or a fake identity used by secret agents to hide their true purpose.
- While couverture is a general term, a heavy, thick blanket often used in a rustic or traditional setting might be called a plaid in French.
Examples in context
- Je veux une couverture.I want a blanket.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for a couverture.Tatoeba #3629390 by sacredceltic, translation #3622973 by Hybrid
- Tom a plié la couverture.Tom folded the blanket.This sentence is useful for describing the action of folding a couverture.Tatoeba #5342662 by Aiji, translation #3922271 by CK
- Il me faut une couverture.I need a blanket.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for a couverture.Tatoeba #8305629 by Aiji, translation #6839472 by CK
- Mettez une couverture sur le lit avant de dormir.Put a blanket on the bed before sleeping.
- Je vais vous apporter un plaid pour vous tenir chaud.I will bring you a blanket to keep you warm.
- Passe-moi la couv' s'il te plaît.Pass me the blanket, please.
- J'ai froid, je vais prendre un plaid.I'm cold, I'll grab a blanket.
- Enfile ton pyjama et couche-toi sous le duvet.Put on your pajamas and sleep under the blanket.
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Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are relaxing on the sofa.
- LéaIl fait froid, on prend une couverture ?It's cold, shall we take a blanket?
- GabrielOui, c'est une bonne idée.Yes, that's a good idea.
- LéaOù est la couverture bleue ?Where is the blue blanket?
- GabrielElle est dans le placard, Léa.It is in the cupboard, Léa.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blanket” translations and entries couverture, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
