🇫🇷 How to say

“to open” in French

ouvrir
Illustration of "to open" in a French cultural setting
A person standing by a window in the morning, gently pushing the frame outward to let in the fresh breeze and sunlight.

Usage note

Ouvrir is a regular -ir verb used for opening physical objects like doors, windows, or packages. It's one of the first verbs beginners learn because it's so common in daily life.

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