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    Ouvertement (en. Openly)

    /uvɛʁtəmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Serenely and honestly.
    She spoke openly about her opinions.
    Elle a discuté ouvertement de ses opinions.
    Being frank and transparent.
    He openly criticized the director's decisions.
    Il a critiqué ouvertement les décisions du directeur.
    Without any attempt to conceal.
    They spoke openly about the subject.
    Ils se sont entretenus ouvertement sur le sujet.

    Etymology

    Derived from the adjective 'open' associated with the suffix '-ly', used to form adverbs.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak openly
    To discuss a subject frankly.
    parler ouvertement
    to act openly
    To take measures transparently.
    agir ouvertement
    to declare openly
    To announce something clearly and without reservations.
    déclarer ouvertement

    Related Words

    open
    Not closed, accessible.
    ouvert
    opening
    The action of making something accessible or being receptive.
    ouverture
    openable
    Capable of receiving modifications or adaptations.
    ouverturisable

    Slang Meanings

    To say things as they are.
    He expressed his thoughts openly, without beating around the bush.
    Il a exprimé ses pensées ouvertement, sans tourner autour du pot.
    To be straightforward.
    She is always open, never vague.
    Elle est toujours ouverte, jamais dans le flou.