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    S’ouvrit (en. Opened)

    /su.vʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To enter a state of opening, speaking of something that opens.
    The door slowly opened, letting the light in.
    La porte s’ouvrit lentement, laissant entrer la lumière.
    To start to be accessible or understandable.
    The discussion opened on delicate subjects.
    La discussion s’ouvrit sur des sujets délicats.
    To reveal oneself, to unveil.
    The book opened up to unexplored mysteries.
    Le livre s’ouvrit sur des mystères inexplorés.

    Etymology

    Form of the verb 'to open' derived from the Latin 'aperire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to open up to new experiences
    Being receptive to new experiences.
    s’ouvrir à de nouvelles expériences
    to open up to discussion
    Being ready to debate or exchange ideas.
    s’ouvrir à la discussion
    to open doors for oneself
    To give oneself opportunities.
    s’ouvrir les portes

    Related Words

    to open
    To change from a closed state to an open state.
    ouvrir
    to discover
    To find or learn something new.
    découvrir
    to reveal
    To show or make something known.
    révéler

    Slang Meanings

    To open one's eyes
    He finally opened his eyes to the truth.
    Il a enfin s’ouvrit les yeux sur la vérité.
    To open up to something
    She finally opened up to new ideas.
    Elle s’est enfin s’ouvrit à de nouvelles idées.