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    L'ouverture (en. The opening)

    /l‿uvɛʁtØʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of making a place or space accessible.
    The opening of the door let in the light.
    L'ouverture de la porte a laissé entrer la lumière.
    The action of starting something.
    The opening of this festival will be marked by a speech from the mayor.
    L'ouverture de ce festival sera marquée par un discours du maire.
    A new opportunity or possibility.
    This training represents an opening to new careers.
    Cette formation représente une ouverture vers de nouvelles carrières.

    Etymology

    From the verb to open, derived from the Latin 'aperire' which means to open.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the opening of the heart
    The act of expressing one's feelings.
    l'ouverture du cœur
    to make the opening
    To start an activity or event.
    faire l'ouverture
    to open the debate
    To initiate a discussion on a topic.
    ouvrir le débat

    Related Words

    to open
    The action of making something accessible.
    ouvrir
    open
    Who is not closed off, accessible.
    ouvert
    open-mindedness
    The ability to accept new ideas.
    ouverture d'esprit

    Slang Meanings

    To give oneself a chance in a field.
    He took that offer, it’s his opening.
    Il a pris cette offre, c'est son ouverture.
    A start of an activity, often informal.
    The concert was his opening, he loved it.
    Le concert était son ouverture, il a adoré.