🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

couche protectrice

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kouch pro-tec-trice

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Protective Layer/prəˈtɛk.tɪv ˈleɪ.ər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La couche protectrice sur l'écran du smartphone empêche les rayures."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A layer that serves to protect something from damage or harm.

    "The protective layer on the smartphone screen prevents scratches and cracks."
  2. 2

    A coating or barrier applied to a surface to enhance durability.

    "The car's paint has a protective layer that helps resist rust."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'protective' originates from the Latin 'protectivus', meaning 'to cover or shield', while 'layer' comes from the Old English 'leger', meaning 'to lie down'. The combination reflects the concept of a covering that provides safety or defense.

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