🇫🇷 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.

Examples

  • J'ouvre la porte.

    I open the door.

  • Elle ouvre le livre.

    She opens the book.

  • Nous ouvrons le cadeau.

    We open the gift.

Quick check

What does "ouvrir" mean?

  • A. to open
  • B. to run
  • C. to study
  • D. to answer

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