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    Ouvrait (en. Opened)

    /uvʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To reveal something.
    He was opening the door to let the light in.
    Il ouvrait la porte pour laisser entrer la lumière.
    To begin to use something.
    She was opening the book to start reading.
    Elle ouvrait le livre pour commencer à lire.
    To unveil or start something.
    He was finally opening his heart to his friends.
    Il ouvrait enfin son cœur à ses amis.

    Etymology

    The word 'ouvrait' comes from the verb 'ouvrir', which is of Latin origin 'aperire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pave the way
    To allow the development or access to something.
    ouvrir la voie
    to open one's eyes
    To become aware of something.
    ouvrir les yeux
    to open a debate
    To start a discussion or conversation on a subject.
    ouvrir un débat

    Related Words

    open
    Which is accessible or inaccessible.
    ouvert
    opening
    The action of opening or a space that is open.
    ouverture
    opened
    The feminine form of 'ouvert', meaning accessible.
    ouverte

    Slang Meanings

    On the lookout
    He was always on the lookout for opportunities, like an eye that was opening.
    Il était toujours à l'affut des opportunités, comme un œil qui ouvrait.
    To start
    He was going to open the evening with a big announcement.
    Il allait ouvrir la soirée avec une grande annonce.