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"Blanket" in French: couverture

la couverture

Say it: koo-vehr-TURfeminine · la couverturenoun/ku.vɛʁ.tyʁ/

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

Passe-moi la couverture, j'ai froid.
Pass me the blanket—I'm cold.
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How to pronounce couverture

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koo-vehr-TUR

/ku.vɛʁ.tyʁ/

koo-vehr-TUR. Stress on TUR; soft v.

"Blanket" in French: quick reference

FrenchEnglish
la couverturethe blanket

Default.

une couverture supplémentairean extra blanket

Hotels.

se couvrir d'une couvertureto cover oneself with a blanket

Warmth.

couverture en lainewool blanket

Material.

How to use couverture in real life

  1. 1Cold night

    Passe-moi la couverture, j'ai froid.

    Pass me the blanket—I'm cold.

    Request.

  2. 2Guest room

    Il y a une couverture dans le placard.

    There's a blanket in the closet.

    Location.

  3. 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.

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Camping in cool weather

  1. ChatPal

    Tu as pris une couverture ?

    Did you bring a blanket?

  2. You

    Oui, une couverture épaisse dans le sac.

    Yes, a thick blanket in the bag.

  3. ChatPal

    Parfait. On partage la couverture ce soir.

    Perfect. We'll share the blanket tonight.

  4. 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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