couvert

le couvert, couvert
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. silverware
Les enfants, arrêtez de jouer avec les couverts !Kids, stop playing with the silverware!
b. cutlery
Élisa a oublié les couverts pour le pique-nique.Élisa forgot the cutlery for the picnic.
c. place setting
Pour le dîner, il faudra mettre six couverts.For dinner, we'll need six place settings.
d. tableware
Nejma a sorti les couverts pour le déjeuner avec ses invités.Nejma brought out the tableware for lunch with her guests.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. covered
Le jardin est couvert par de grands arbres.The garden is covered by tall trees.
a. overcast
Le ciel est couvert aujourd'hui. N'oublie pas ton manteau !The sky is overcast today. Don't forget your coat!
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