Ouvrir
Example: Je vais ouvrir la fenêtre pour aérer la pièce.
Definition
"Ouvrir" means to cause something to no longer be closed, such as a door, window, or container, allowing access or passage. For example, in the phrase 'Je vais ouvrir la fenêtre pour aérer la pièce,' it means to open the window to let fresh air in.
Etymology
The word "ouvrir" comes from the Latin verb "aperire," which means to open. Over time, the Latin term evolved through Old French into the modern French "ouvrir." Did you know? The English word 'aperture' shares the same Latin root!
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"Ouvrir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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