M'ouvrir (en. Open me up)

/m‿ouvʁiʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To manifest, to show oneself, or to make a gesture of welcome.
He opens his heart to me so that I understand his feelings.
Il m'ouvre son cœur pour que je comprenne ses sentiments.
To become mentally or emotionally accessible.
I need to open myself to new experiences.
Je dois m'ouvrir aux nouvelles expériences.
To begin sharing thoughts or emotions.
She needs to open up to me about her problems.
Elle a besoin de m'ouvrir sur ses problèmes.

Etymology

A verb composed of 'ouvrir' with the reflexive pronoun 'me'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to open my eyes
To understand something one did not see before.
m'ouvrir les yeux
to pave the way for me
To create opportunities to advance.
m'ouvrir la voie

Related Words

to open
Making a space or a path accessible.
ouvrir
to unveil
Making something visible or known.
dévoiler

Slang Meanings

To express oneself freely.
When I am with my friends, I completely open up.
Quand je suis avec mes amis, je m'ouvre complètement.
To feel at ease with someone.
After a few drinks, he finally opened up.
Après quelques verres, il s'est enfin ouvert.