Ouverts (en. Open)

/uvɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Not closed.
The doors are open.
Les portes sont ouvertes.
Accessible to others.
This discussion must remain open.
Cette discussion doit rester ouverte.
Showing an attitude of availability.
He is open to new ideas.
Il est ouvert aux nouvelles idées.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'ouvrir' which means 'to make accessible.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

open doors
An invitation to discover.
les portes ouvertes
to be open-minded
Being receptive to the opinions of others.
être ouvert d'esprit
open operations
Transparent and accessible processes.
opérations ouvertes

Related Words

to open
To move from a closed state to an open state.
ouvrir
opening
The action of opening or the state of being open.
ouverture

Slang Meanings

To be receptive to a situation or an idea.
This guy is really open; he listens to everyone.
Ce mec est vraiment ouvert, il écoute tout le monde.
To be without taboo, without restrictions.
They have a very open relationship.
Ils ont une relation très ouverte.