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    Ouvrit (en. Opened)

    /uvʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of revealing something by moving it or removing an obstacle.
    She opened the door carefully.
    Elle ouvrit la porte avec précaution.
    To start doing something, to reveal oneself.
    He opened the discussion in a calm tone.
    Il ouvrit la discussion sur un ton serein.
    To make something accessible, to bring to light.
    He opened the book and immersed himself in reading.
    Il ouvrit le livre et se plongea dans la lecture.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aperire', meaning 'to open'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pave the way
    to facilitate access to progress or advancement.
    ouvrir la voie
    to open one's eyes
    to become aware of something.
    ouvrir les yeux
    to open a parenthesis
    to introduce a comment or a digression in a speech.
    ouvrir une parenthèse

    Related Words

    opening
    action or effect of opening.
    ouverture
    to open
    verb in the infinitive meaning to perform the action of opening.
    ouvrir
    open
    which is not closed, accessible.
    ouvert

    Slang Meanings

    to open up to
    He opened up to his friends after his bad experience.
    Il s'est ouvert à ses amis après sa mauvaise expérience.
    to open hostilities
    He opened hostilities during the meeting.
    Il a ouvert les hostilités lors de la réunion.