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recouvrir

Definitions of recouvrir
  1. verb
    cover like a mantle
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    type of:
    couvrir, répartir sur
    form a cover over
  2. verb
    form a coat over
    synonyms: se couvrir de
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    type of:
    couvrir, répartir sur
    form a cover over
  3. verb
    put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
    synonyms: couvrir
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    types:
    écrémer
    coat (a liquid) with a layer
    achever, finir, terminer
    provide with a finish
    paver
    cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic
    vernir
    cover with varnish
    enduire de plâtre, plâtrer
    coat with plaster
    peindre
    apply paint to; coat with paint
    blinder, métalliser
    coat with a layer of metal
    asphalter
    cover with tar or asphalt
    aprêter
    cover with a primer; apply a primer to
    argenter
    coat with a layer of silver or a silver amalgam
    type of:
    couvrir
    provide with a covering or cause to be covered
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