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    Ouvrant (en. Opening)

    /uvʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a part of a mechanism that allows for opening.
    The door is opening.
    La porte est ouvrante.
    Used to designate something that begins to unfold.
    The opening of the parasol unfolds easily.
    L'ouvrant du parasol se déploie facilement.
    Refers to an opening in a broader context.
    The opening of the window lets in light.
    L'ouvrant de la fenêtre laisse entrer la lumière.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'ouvrir' in Old French, derived from the Latin 'aperire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Opening on the fly
    Which opens quickly and without difficulty.
    ouvrant à la volée
    Opening to the outside
    Which provides access to the outside.
    ouvrant sur l'extérieur

    Related Words

    Open
    To transition something from a closed state to an open state.
    ouvrir
    Opening
    The action of opening or the result of this action.
    ouverture
    Worker
    One who works, particularly in a manual trade.
    ouvrier

    Slang Meanings

    To have something in hand, ready to be used.
    I have the opener at hand to open this bottle.
    J'ai l'ouvrant sous la main pour ouvrir cette bouteille.
    To be in a situation easy to get out of.
    After a long meeting, I was glad to have an opener.
    Après une longue réunion, j'étais content d'avoir un ouvrant.