open

[[t]'əupən[/t]] 1. adjective

1) (not shut, allowing entry or exit: an open box; The gate is wide open.) ouvert

2) (allowing the inside to be seen: an open book.) ouvert

3) (ready for business etc: The shop is open on Sunday afternoons; After the fog had cleared, the airport was soon open again; The gardens are open to the public.) ouvert

4) (not kept secret: an open show of affection.) manifeste

5) (frank: He was very open with me about his work.) franc

6) (still being considered etc: Leave the matter open.) en suspens

7) (empty, with no trees, buildings etc: I like to be out in the open country; an open space.) ras, vague

2. verb

1) (to make or become open: He opened the door; The door opened; The new shop opened last week.) (s')ouvrir

2) (to begin: He opened the meeting with a speech of welcome.) ouvrir

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- opener

- opening - openly - open-air - open-minded - open-plan - be an open secret - bring something out into the open - bring out into the open - in the open - in the open air - keep/have an open mind - open on to - the open sea - open to - open up - with open arms

English-French dictionary. 2014.