B2 noun Neutre

blanket

/ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

A blanket is a large piece of warm cloth used as a covering on a bed or for keeping a person warm. In a more abstract sense, it refers to a complete layer of something that covers an area or a rule that applies to all cases indiscriminately.

Exemples

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1

I reached for an extra blanket because the temperature in the room had dropped significantly.

I searched for an additional warm cover because the room had become much colder.

2

The administration announced a blanket ban on the use of personal mobile devices during working hours.

The management declared a total prohibition of using private phones while at work.

3

Just grab that old blanket from the closet if you're feeling chilly while watching TV.

Take that used cover from the cupboard if you are cold while watching television.

Famille de mots

Nom
blanket
Verb
blanket
Adjectif
blanket
Apparenté
blanketing
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Blank' space that needs to be covered; a 'Blank-et' fills that space entirely.

Quiz rapide

The company decided to apply a ______ increase in wages for all employees, regardless of their current rank.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : blanket

Exemples

1

I reached for an extra blanket because the temperature in the room had dropped significantly.

everyday

I searched for an additional warm cover because the room had become much colder.

2

The administration announced a blanket ban on the use of personal mobile devices during working hours.

formal

The management declared a total prohibition of using private phones while at work.

3

Just grab that old blanket from the closet if you're feeling chilly while watching TV.

informal

Take that used cover from the cupboard if you are cold while watching television.

4

The researchers observed that a thick blanket of ash had settled over the valley following the eruption.

academic

The scientists noted that a dense layer of volcanic remains had covered the valley after the explosion.

5

We need to ensure that our blanket insurance policy covers all potential liabilities for the new project.

business

We must verify that our comprehensive insurance plan includes all possible risks for the new task.

Famille de mots

Nom
blanket
Verb
blanket
Adjectif
blanket
Apparenté
blanketing

Collocations courantes

blanket ban A total or complete prohibition
blanket statement A generalized claim that ignores specific details
security blanket Something that provides a sense of protection
electric blanket A heated bed covering
blanket policy A rule or insurance that covers everything in a group

Phrases Courantes

wet blanket

A person who spoils other people's fun

a blanket of snow

A complete and thick layer of snow on the ground

born under a blanket

An old-fashioned term for being born into a specific status (rare)

Souvent confondu avec

blanket vs duvet

A duvet is a thick, decorative bag filled with feathers or synthetic fibers, whereas a blanket is a single layer of woven fabric.

blanket vs sheet

A sheet is a thin piece of cotton or linen used directly against the skin, while a blanket is thicker and used for warmth.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'blanket' as an adjective to describe something that is comprehensive or applies to everyone (e.g., 'a blanket solution'). As a verb, it describes something covering an area completely, like snow or smoke.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'blanket' when they specifically mean a 'duvet' or 'comforter' in modern bedroom contexts. Avoid using it to describe thin coverings like bedsheets.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Blank' space that needs to be covered; a 'Blank-et' fills that space entirely.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Middle English 'blanket', which came from the Old French 'blanchet' (white cloth).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun (plural: blankets) Can be used as an attributive noun (modifying another noun) Transitive verb (e.g., 'Snow blanketed the fields')
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Contexte culturel

The term 'security blanket' is culturally significant in English-speaking countries, often associated with the character Linus from the 'Peanuts' comic strip.

Quiz rapide

The company decided to apply a ______ increase in wages for all employees, regardless of their current rank.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : blanket

Mots lis

monocredive

C1

Describing a mindset or system that relies exclusively on a single source of belief, truth, or authority. It is often used to characterize psychological or social structures where alternative perspectives are systematically ignored or rejected.

macrodentity

C1

To define, classify, or characterize an entity or group based on broad, large-scale structural or systemic features rather than individual traits. It involves assigning a collective identity to a subject within a wider sociological or global framework.

interducdom

C1

The state, status, or collective realm of introductory elements or transitional preliminaries. It refers to the transitional period or condition of something that has been recently introduced but is not yet fully established or advanced.

circumtempsion

C1

To strategically bypass or maneuver around a specific deadline or time constraint by exploiting administrative technicalities or scheduling nuances. This verb describes the act of intentionally creating a temporal delay to avoid immediate obligations.

unflexhood

C1

The state or condition of being inflexible, unyielding, or resistant to change in one's mindset, physical form, or behavior. It often characterizes a persistent rigidity that prevents adaptation to new circumstances or perspectives.

prevercy

C1

The state or quality of being prior or taking precedence in order, time, or importance. It refers to a condition where one element must be addressed, considered, or completed before others due to its status or inherent necessity.

addictence

C1

Describing a state of inherent habit-formation or the quality of being compulsively dependent on a substance or activity. It characterizes both the psychological predisposition toward dependency and the property of an external stimulus to trigger such a state.

abfactly

C1

To derive or isolate core factual components from a complex narrative or dataset by stripping away subjective interpretation. This process is used specifically to reach an objective conclusion from qualitative or cluttered information.

transvadtion

C1

To bridge or synthesize distinct theoretical frameworks, data sets, or systems into a singular, functional model. It involves the active process of integrating disparate elements to achieve structural or conceptual unity.

hyperterrful

C1

Describes something that is excessively terrifying or causing an overwhelming sense of dread, often due to its vast scale or intense nature. It is typically used to describe situations or environments that evoke a profound, almost paralyzing fear.

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