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    Ouvrir (en. Open)

    u.vʁiʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Put something into an accessible state.
    She opened the door to her room.
    Elle a ouvert la porte de sa chambre.
    Start something, for example, an event.
    They opened the ceremony with a speech.
    Ils ont ouvert la cérémonie avec un discours.
    Make something available to view or use.
    He opened the book to show the pictures.
    Il a ouvert le livre pour montrer les images.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    open the door
    Allow access to a place.
    ouvrir la porte
    open your eyes
    Become aware of something.
    ouvrir les yeux
    open a file
    Start processing a set of documents or topics.
    ouvrir un dossier

    Related Words

    opened
    Which is not closed.
    ouvert
    opening
    Action of opening.
    ouverture
    openability
    The ability of an object to be opened.
    ouvrabilité

    Slang Meanings

    Open a bank account
    You need to go to the bank and open an account.
    Il faut aller à la banque et ouvrir un compte.
    Open fire
    The police had to open fire to control the situation.
    La police a dû ouvrir le feu pour maîtriser la situation.