French Word · Beginner
ouvrir
to open it or the door, to answer it or the door, to get it
Pronunciation: /u.vʁiʁ/
Meaning
to open it or the door, to answer it or the door, to get it
Example
À peine arrivé, il a ouvert les hostilités.
He initiated hostilities almost as soon as he arrived.
Practice tips
- Practice ouvrir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for beginner-level learners.