uvɛʁ
Translation
open
Word origin
Past participle of ouvrir ('to open'), from Vulgar Latin operire, an alteration of Latin aperire ('to open'). The related Latin word apertura gives English aperture, and ouvert is the source of English overt.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- aperire
- English cognates
- aperture, overt
Grammar
Examples
' .
The shop is open until eight this evening.
'.
He is very open-minded.
.
The door stayed open all night.
' tous .
The café is open until eight every day.
aux .
He has a mind open to new ideas.
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