verb

couver

brood

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Examples

La poule va couver ses œufs.verb

The hen is going to brood her eggs.

Hier, l’oiseau a couvé toute la journée pour protéger ses petits.verb

Yesterday, the bird brooded all day to protect its young.

Pourquoi la poule reste-t‑elle immobile quand elle commence à couver ?verb

Why does the hen stay still when she begins to brood?

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