🇫🇷 How to say

“blanket” in French

couverture
Illustration of "blanket" in a French cultural setting
A cozy living room on a chilly evening, with a soft knitted blanket draped over the back of a sofa, ready to be wrapped around someone relaxing with a book.

Usage note

Couverture is a common word for blanket and is used in everyday situations at home; it can also refer to a cover or coverage in other contexts, but here it's just your cozy companion for cold nights.

Examples

  • Je prends une couverture pour me réchauffer.

    I'm taking a blanket to warm up.

  • La couverture est sur le lit.

    The blanket is on the bed.

  • Elle aime sa couverture douce.

    She likes her soft blanket.

Quick check

What does "couverture" mean?

  • A. blanket
  • B. airport
  • C. sister
  • D. leg

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