uvɛʁ

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Translation

open

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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

Feminineouverte
Masc pluralouverts
Fem pluralouvertes

Examples

.

The shop is open until eight this evening.

.

He is very open-minded.

.

The door stayed open all night.

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The café is open until eight every day.

.

He has a mind open to new ideas.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 12: ouvert, liste, bienvenue and 7 more words.