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    Ouverture (en. Opening)

    /uvɛrtyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Opening through which something can pass.
    The opening of the door let in a breath of fresh air.
    L'ouverture de la porte a laissé entrer un souffle d'air frais.
    Moment when something begins.
    The opening of the festival was marked by a concert.
    L'ouverture du festival a été marquée par un concert.
    Movement of the mind outward, towards others.
    This policy encourages openness towards international relations.
    Cette politique encourage l'ouverture vers l'international.
    verb

    Etymology

    From the verb ouvrir, from Latin 'aperire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    open-mindedness
    Ability to accept different ideas.
    ouverture d'esprit
    opening dance
    First dance at a festive event.
    ouverture de bal
    to make an opening
    To initiate a debate or discussion.
    faire une ouverture

    Related Words

    open
    Who is not closed, accessible.
    ouvert
    to open
    To make something accessible.
    ouvrir
    openly
    In a manifest way, without concealment.
    ouvertement

    Slang Meanings

    To unveil oneself or to show oneself
    He finally made his opening about his intentions.
    Il a enfin fait son ouverture sur ses intentions.
    To start a conversation
    She made an opening on the subject by asking the question.
    Elle a fait une ouverture sur le sujet en posant la question.