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    S'ouvrant (en. Opening)

    /s‿uvʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To enter a state of openness.
    The flower opening to the sun is a magnificent sight.
    La fleur s'ouvrant au soleil est un spectacle magnifique.
    To develop an idea or discourse.
    By opening up to new subjects, he captivated his audience.
    En s'ouvrant sur de nouveaux sujets, il a captivé son audience.
    To begin to reveal oneself or to show oneself.
    As she gradually opened up to him, she shared her story.
    Elle s'ouvrant à lui petit à petit, lui a raconté son histoire.

    Etymology

    The verb 'ouvrir', from Latin 'aperire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    opening up to new ideas
    Accepting and considering new perspectives.
    s'ouvrant à de nouvelles idées
    opening up to others
    Being receptive to the opinions and feelings of others.
    s'ouvrant à l'autre
    opening up like a flower
    Developing or revealing gradually.
    s'ouvrant comme une fleur

    Related Words

    open
    Action of increasing access to something.
    ouvrir
    openness
    State of being open, moment when something begins.
    ouverture
    revelation
    Act of making known something that was hidden.
    révélation

    Slang Meanings

    To open up during a party.
    He completely opened up during the evening.
    Il s'est totalement s'ouvrant lors de la soirée.
    To free oneself emotionally.
    After a few drinks, she began to open up.
    Après quelques verres, elle a commencé à s'ouvrant.