je couve

incubates, broods (on eggs)

k u v → couver

couv incubate; brood + e je/il/elle present; tu command form

verb · first singular · present indicative Rare #34,034

incubates, broods (on eggs) Often used for a bird sitting on eggs to hatch them; can also be used figuratively to mean “is brewing” (e.g., a problem or a plan).

FR: La poule couve ses œufs.

EN: The hen is incubating her eggs.

Conjugation of couver

Indicative present

	Singular	Plural
First	couve	—
Third	couve	—

Subjunctive present

	Singular	Plural
First	couve	—
Third	couve	—

Imperative

	Singular	Plural
Second	couve	—

La colère couve dans leurs cœurs.

Anger is simmering in their hearts.

— Le Seigneur des anneaux : Les Deux Tours (2002)

Je couve un rhume.

I think I'm coming down with a cold.

Je crois que je couve quelque chose.

I think I'm coming down with something.

Cet enfant couve une grippe.

This child is coming down with the flu.

La poule couve ses œufs jusqu'à ce qu'ils éclosent.

The hen incubates her eggs until they hatch.

Je crois que je couve un rhume.

I think I'm coming down with a cold.

La poule couve ses œufs jusqu'à ce que les poussins éclosent.

The hen incubates her eggs until the chicks hatch.

Je crois que je couve une grippe.

I think I’m coming down with the flu.

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