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    S'ouvrent (en. Open up)

    /s‿uvʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of opening oneself, allowing access or revealing oneself.
    The flowers open in spring.
    Les fleurs s'ouvrent au printemps.
    Used figuratively to describe openness of mind or opportunities.
    New perspectives are opening to us.
    Des perspectives nouvelles s'ouvrent à nous.
    Said of a door or space that is positioned for access.
    The doors open automatically upon the arrival of passengers.
    Les portes s'ouvrent automatiquement à l'arrivée des passagers.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'ouvrir' conjugated in the third person plural of the present indicative.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to open oneself to new experiences
    To accept to live new things.
    s'ouvrir à de nouvelles expériences
    to open one's mind
    To become more understanding and tolerant.
    s'ouvrir l'esprit
    to open up to the world
    To have an expanded perspective on things.
    s'ouvrir sur le monde

    Related Words

    open
    Allowing access or the revelation.
    ouvrir
    develop
    Making something grow or progress.
    développer
    reveal
    Making known, showing what was hidden.
    révéler

    Slang Meanings

    To have an open mind.
    She is really open-minded, always ready to listen to others.
    Elle est vraiment s'ouvrent, toujours prête à écouter les autres.
    To take action.
    He finally opened up to the new idea after weeks of resistance.
    Il s'ouvrent enfin à la nouvelle idée, après des semaines de résistance.