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    Entrouverte (en. Half-open)

    /ɑ̃.tʁu.vɛʁt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is partially open.
    The door is ajar, allowing a bit of light to come through.
    La porte est entrouverte, laissant passer un peu de lumière.
    Refers to a situation where something is slightly open.
    I left the window ajar to ventilate the room.
    J'ai laissé la fenêtre entrouverte pour aérer la pièce.
    Expresses an invitation or a willingness to communicate.
    Her smile was ajar, like a promise of dialogue.
    Son sourire était entrouvert, comme une promesse de dialogue.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to open' with the prefix 'en-' indicating an incomplete action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    between two doors
    A situation of indecision or hesitation.
    entre deux portes
    to open a door
    To promote an opportunity.
    ouvrir une porte
    between dog and wolf
    At dusk, at an indefinite hour.
    entre chien et loup

    Related Words

    open
    Which allows passage.
    ouvert
    to open
    To position something to allow access.
    ouvrir
    to close off
    To close completely.
    clôturer

    Slang Meanings

    To enter a conversation in a timid manner.
    She opened the topic slightly without really committing.
    Elle a entrouvert le sujet sans vraiment s'engager.
    To make an announcement without providing all the details.
    He opened up some information about the project, but without really expanding.
    Il a entrouvert des informations sur le projet, mais sans vraiment développer.