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    D'ouvrir (en. To open)

    /du.vʁiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put in a position of access.
    She decided to open the window to air out the room.
    Elle a décidé d'ouvrir la fenêtre pour aérer la pièce.
    To begin to do something.
    He likes to open a book every night before sleeping.
    Il aime d'ouvrir un livre chaque soir avant de dormir.
    To make something visible or accessible.
    The garden was opened to the public this weekend.
    Le jardin a été d'ouvrir au public ce week-end.

    Etymology

    Comes from the old French 'ovrir', derived from Latin 'aperire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to open one's eyes
    To become aware of a reality.
    ouvrir les yeux
    to open the dance
    To start a dance or a group activity.
    ouvrir le bal
    to pave the way
    To pave the way for something new.
    ouvrir la voie

    Related Words

    opening
    Action or effect of opening.
    ouverture
    opening
    That which is in the process of being opened.
    ouvrant

    Slang Meanings

    To get into a festive mode.
    We're going to open up tonight with a big party.
    On va d'ouvrir ce soir avec une grande fête.
    To start drinking alcohol.
    They started opening up right at the beginning of the evening.
    Ils ont d'ouvrir dès le début de la soirée.