This is the 4146th most frequent French word.
couvrent
"Cover" (third person plural of "couvrir").
In this sentence, 'couvrent' is used in the present tense to indicate the action of covering or protecting something, specifically books in this case.
Ils couvrent leurs livres avec des couvertures en plastique.
They cover their books with plastic covers.
Here, 'couvrent' describes the act of clouds occupying or obscuring the sky, emphasizing a descriptive visual image.
Les nuages couvrent le ciel avant l'orage.
The clouds cover the sky before the storm.
In this sentence, 'couvrent' is utilized metaphorically to indicate the ability of the provisions to fulfill requirements or necessities over a period.