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Verbes d'Action Manuelle - Verbes pour Couvrir

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques verbes anglais se référant à couvrir tels que "envelopper", "enduire", et "envelopper".

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Categorized English Verbs of Manual Action
to cover
to cover
[verbe]

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

couvrir, recouvrir

couvrir, recouvrir

Ex: Please cover the cake with a cloth to keep it fresh until the party. 
to wrap
to wrap
[verbe]

to cover or enclose something in paper, cloth, or another material

emballer

emballer

Ex: Please wrap the glasses carefully before putting them in the box. 
to blanket
to blanket
[verbe]

to cover something completely with a thick or widespread layer

recouvrir,  envelopper

recouvrir, envelopper

Ex: Thick smoke blanketed the city after the wildfire spread. 
to shroud
to shroud
[verbe]

to cover something in a protective or concealing manner

envelopper, dissimuler

envelopper, dissimuler

Ex: The magician carefully shrouded the object with a silk handkerchief before making it disappear. 

Le magicien a soigneusement enveloppé l'objet avec un mouchoir en soie avant de le faire disparaître.

to bandage
to bandage
[verbe]

to cover a wound or part of the body with a piece of cloth for protection

bander, panser

bander, panser

Ex: The nurse skillfully bandaged the patient's injured ankle to provide support. 

L'infirmière a habilement bandé la cheville blessée du patient pour lui apporter un soutien.

to swathe
to swathe
[verbe]

to wrap or cover something with a long piece of cloth or material

envelopper

envelopper

Ex: After the surgery, the doctor swathed the patient's arm with a clean bandage. 

Après l'opération, le médecin a enveloppé le bras du patient avec un bandage propre.

to sheathe
to sheathe
[verbe]

to insert a blade, such as a sword or knife, into its protective covering or holder

enfourrer, rengainer

enfourrer, rengainer

Ex: After sharpening his dagger, he carefully sheathed it to avoid accidents. 

Après avoir aiguisé son poignard, il l'a soigneusement rangé dans son fourreau pour éviter les accidents.

to encase
to encase
[verbe]

to surround or cover something completely with a protective structure

envelopper, enchâsser

envelopper, enchâsser

Ex: To prevent damage during shipping, the electronic device was encased in foam padding. 

Pour éviter les dommages pendant le transport, l'appareil électronique a été enveloppé dans un rembourrage en mousse.

to envelop
to envelop
[verbe]

to completely surround or cover something

envelopper

envelopper

Ex: The fog started to envelop the landscape, reducing visibility. 

Le brouillard a commencé à envelopper le paysage, réduisant la visibilité.

to coat
to coat
[verbe]

to put a substance over the surface of something, often as a covering

enduire, recouvrir

enduire, recouvrir

Ex: To enhance durability, the metal parts were coated with a rust-resistant material. 
to overlay
to overlay
[verbe]

to cover one thing over another

superposer, recouvrir

superposer, recouvrir

Ex: To protect the document, she decided to overlay it with a transparent plastic cover. 

Pour protéger le document, elle a décidé de le recouvrir d'une couverture en plastique transparent.

to inlay
to inlay
[verbe]

to put decorative pieces of wood or metal into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface

incruster, marqueter, damasquiner

incruster, marqueter, damasquiner

Ex: The furniture maker decided to inlay a contrasting wood to create a beautiful mosaic effect on the tabletop. 

Le fabricant de meubles a décidé de marqueter un bois contrasté pour créer un bel effet de mosaïque sur le plateau de la table.

to resurface

to apply a new coating or material to reconstruct the surface of something, especially a road or pavement

reconstruire, refaire

reconstruire, refaire

Ex: To address wear and tear, the homeowners opted to resurface their driveway with fresh asphalt. 

Pour remédier à l'usure, les propriétaires ont choisi de refaire leur allée avec de l'asphalte frais.

to encrust
to encrust
[verbe]

to cover something with a hard outer layer, forming a crust

incruster, recouvrir d'une croûte

incruster, recouvrir d'une croûte

Ex: The ancient manuscript was found encrusted with layers of dust and dirt. 

L'ancien manuscrit a été trouvé incrusté de couches de poussière et de saleté.

to laminate

to cover something with a thin, protective layer that is not made of fabric

stratifier, plastifier

stratifier, plastifier

Ex: For a sleek finish, the designer suggested laminating the bookshelf with a high-gloss material. 

Pour une finition élégante, le designer a suggéré de stratifier l'étagère avec un matériau hautement brillant.

to slate
to slate
[verbe]

to cover something with a type of fine-grained rock

ardoiser, couvrir d'ardoise

ardoiser, couvrir d'ardoise

Ex: To create a traditional look, the craftsman decided to slate the kitchen floor with slate tiles. 

Pour créer un look traditionnel, l'artisan a décidé de recouvrir le sol de la cuisine avec des dalles en ardoise.

to glaze
to glaze
[verbe]

to cover something with a sweet and often shiny coating

glacer, napper

glacer, napper

Ex: For a festive touch, the cookies were glazed before serving. 

Pour une touche festive, les biscuits ont été glacés avant d'être servis.

to smear
to smear
[verbe]

to spread a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven manner

étaler, barbouiller

étaler, barbouiller

Ex: He smeared grease on the gears to keep them running smoothly. 

Il a étalé de la graisse sur les engrenages pour les faire fonctionner en douceur.

to daub
to daub
[verbe]

to coat a surface with plaster or a thick substance

enduire, badigeonner

enduire, badigeonner

Ex: To repair the cracks, the mason had to daub the ceiling with fresh plaster. 

Pour réparer les fissures, le maçon a dû enduire le plafond avec du plâtre frais.

to candy
to candy
[verbe]

to cover something, often with a sweet and sugary substance, typically in the form of candy or syrup

candir, enrober de sucre

candir, enrober de sucre

Ex: To create a festive treat, the chef decided to candy nuts with a sugary glaze. 
to paste
to paste
[verbe]

to cover the surface of something with a thick substance

enduire, appliquer

enduire, appliquer

Ex: Before mounting the posters, make sure to paste the back of each one with adhesive to prevent them from falling off. 

Avant de monter les affiches, assurez-vous de enduire le dos de chacune avec un adhésif pour éviter qu'elles ne tombent.

to varnish
to varnish
[verbe]

to cover the surface of an object with a clear liquid that leaves a shine

vernir, vernisser

vernir, vernisser

Ex: After staining the deck, the homeowner chose to varnish it for added durability against the elements. 

Après avoir teint le pont, le propriétaire a choisi de le vernir pour une durabilité accrue contre les éléments.

to insulate

to protect or shield from cold, heat, sound, or electricity by surrounding with a material that prevents the transfer of energy

isoler, protéger

isoler, protéger

Ex: To improve energy efficiency, the builder recommended insulating the walls with a thermal material. 

Pour améliorer l'efficacité énergétique, le constructeur a recommandé d'isoler les murs avec un matériau thermique.

to hood
to hood
[verbe]

to cover someone or something by placing a hood over them

couvrir avec une capuche, envelopper d'une capuche

couvrir avec une capuche, envelopper d'une capuche

Ex: In the chilly weather, the parent hooded the child with a warm jacket before heading outside. 
to cap
to cap
[verbe]

to place a lid or cover on something

coiffer, fermer

coiffer, fermer

Ex: The scientist capped the vial containing the sensitive substance to protect it from contamination. 
to veneer
to veneer
[verbe]

to cover the surface of an object with a thin layer of decorative material for a more appealing appearance

plaquer, revêtir d'une fine couche décorative

plaquer, revêtir d'une fine couche décorative

Ex: To give the cabinets a modern look, the homeowner chose to veneer them with sleek, contemporary material. 

Pour donner aux armoires un look moderne, le propriétaire a choisi de les plaquer avec un matériau élégant et contemporain.

to plaster
to plaster
[verbe]

to cover something noticeably or heavily by sticking or applying a substance onto it

plâtrer, recouvrir

plâtrer, recouvrir

Ex: The activists plastered the city with flyers to raise awareness about the upcoming event. 
to pad
to pad
[verbe]

to cover, line, or fill something with soft material for protection, comfort, or added thickness

rembourrer, garnir

rembourrer, garnir

Ex: The walls were padded to reduce the risk of injury. 
to wax
to wax
[verbe]

to apply a smooth and protective layer onto something, enhancing its appearance or providing a glossy finish

cirer

cirer

Ex: To protect the wooden furniture, the homeowner regularly waxed it with a quality furniture wax. 

Pour protéger les meubles en bois, le propriétaire les cirait régulièrement avec une cire de qualité pour meubles.

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