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"Blanket" in French: couverture
la couverture
Blanket in French is la couverture. Say une couverture chaude and mettre une couverture. A throw can be un plaid; bed duvet is often une couette—different item.
Cold night
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How to pronounce couverture
Say it
koo-vehr-TUR
/ku.vɛʁ.tyʁ/
koo-vehr-TUR. Stress on TUR; soft v.
"Blanket" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la couverture | the blanket Default. | Default. |
| une couverture supplémentaire | an extra blanket Hotels. | Hotels. |
| se couvrir d'une couverture | to cover oneself with a blanket Warmth. | Warmth. |
| couverture en laine | wool blanket Material. | Material. |
How to use couverture in real life
- 1Cold night
Passe-moi la couverture, j'ai froid.
Pass me the blanket—I'm cold.
Request.
- 2Guest room
Il y a une couverture dans le placard.
There's a blanket in the closet.
Location.
- 3Picnic grass
On s'assoit sur la couverture ?
Shall we sit on the blanket?
Picnic layer.
Mistakes English speakers make with couverture
Incorrect: Le couverture est douce.
Correct: La couverture est douce.
Couverture is feminine.
Incorrect: Une blanket pour le canapé.
Correct: Une couverture pour le canapé.
Use couverture.
Good to know
Hotels ask if you want une couverture supplémentaire. Couverture also means coverage (insurance, news)—context decides. For a duvet, ask for une couette.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Camping in cool weather
ChatPal
Tu as pris une couverture ?
Did you bring a blanket?
You
Oui, une couverture épaisse dans le sac.
Yes, a thick blanket in the bag.
ChatPal
Parfait. On partage la couverture ce soir.
Perfect. We'll share the blanket tonight.
You
D'accord, j'installe le camp.
Okay, I'll set up camp.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Blanket" in French
How do you say blanket?
La couverture.
Is a duvet the same?
Usually une couette, not couverture.
How do I ask for an extra blanket?
Une couverture supplémentaire, s'il vous plaît.
How do you pronounce couverture?
koo-vehr-TUR.
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