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    S'ouvrait (en. Opened)

    /s‿uvʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The act of opening something or developing.
    The door opened slowly, revealing a dark room.
    La porte s'ouvrait lentement, révélant une pièce sombre.
    Beginning or commencement of a situation.
    The sky opened at the end of the day, letting the rays of the sun through.
    Le ciel s'ouvrait en fin de journée, laissant passer les rayons du soleil.
    To adopt a welcoming or accessible position.
    The book opened to a page full of promises.
    Le livre s'ouvrait sur une page pleine de promesses.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    opened to new opportunities
    To begin accepting or exploring new possibilities.
    s'ouvrait à de nouvelles opportunités
    opened to the future
    Indicating that something leads to future prospects.
    s'ouvrait sur l'avenir
    opened to discussion
    Being ready to engage in dialogue or exchange.
    s'ouvrait à la discussion

    Related Words

    to open
    The act of making accessible or clearing a space.
    ouvrir
    opening
    The act of opening or being open.
    ouverture
    to develop
    To increase, broaden or grow something.
    développer

    Slang Meanings

    To reveal oneself
    She opened up about her past, sharing memories.
    Elle s'ouvrait sur son passé, partageant des souvenirs.
    To expose oneself
    He opened up to new friends.
    Il s'ouvrait à de nouveaux amis.