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    Ouvre (en. Open)

    /uvʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To ensure that access is free or that an object gives access to something.
    She opens the door to let in her friends.
    Elle ouvre la porte pour laisser entrer ses amis.
    To start an activity or event.
    He opens the meeting by presenting the agenda.
    Il ouvre la réunion en présentant l'ordre du jour.
    To unveil or make accessible to knowledge.
    The report opens new perspectives on the issue.
    Le rapport ouvre de nouvelles perspectives sur la question.
    To produce light or sound by operating a mechanism.
    He opens the window to air out the room.
    Il ouvre la fenêtre pour aérer la pièce.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'apertura', derived from 'aperire' which means 'to open'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to open an account
    To create an account in a financial institution.
    ouvrir un compte
    to open one's eyes
    To become aware of a reality.
    ouvrir les yeux
    to pave the way
    To make something possible or advance a subject.
    ouvrir la voie
    to open the ball
    To be the first to start a dance.
    ouvrir le bal

    Related Words

    opening
    The action of opening.
    ouverture
    open
    That is accessible, that is not closed.
    ouvert
    open-mindedness
    The ability to accept new ideas.
    ouverture d'esprit
    can opener
    A utensil used to open a can.
    ouvre-boîte

    Slang Meanings

    To open in the context of a party or celebration.
    We're going to open this bar tonight, it's going to be crazy!
    On va ouvrir ce bar ce soir, ça va être la folie !
    To start something energetically.
    We open the first season of the series with an amazing episode!
    On ouvre la première saison de la série avec un épisode incroyable !