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    S'ouvraient (en. Opened)

    [s‿uvʁɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of opening up, increasing the available space.
    The doors opened slowly to let in the light.
    Les portes s'ouvraient lentement pour laisser entrer la lumière.
    Indicate a physical or figurative dimension that is freeing itself.
    Paths opened before us, revealing a beautiful landscape.
    Les chemins s'ouvraient devant nous, révélant un paysage magnifique.
    Express an opportunity or possibility that presents itself.
    New perspectives opened up to her after she finished her studies.
    De nouvelles perspectives s'ouvraient à elle après avoir terminé ses études.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'ouvrir' which comes from the Latin 'aperire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the doors opened
    Indicates an opportunity that arises.
    les portes s'ouvraient
    opened to discussion
    Means that someone is ready to engage in an exchange of ideas.
    s'ouvraient à la discussion

    Related Words

    open
    To go from a closed state to an open state.
    ouvrir
    opening
    The action of opening or the state of being open.
    ouverture
    discovery
    The action of finding or revealing something new.
    découverte

    Slang Meanings

    To open oneself to new experiences.
    In this bar, people were opening themselves up to new encounters.
    Dans ce bar, les gens s'ouvraient à de nouvelles rencontres.
    To open one's eyes to reality.
    After this trip, she finally opened her eyes to the world.
    Après ce voyage, elle s'ouvrait enfin les yeux sur le monde.