French Expression · Advanced
ouvrir le carton sans abîmer le contenu
open the box without damaging the contents
Pronunciation: ouvrir le carton sans abîmer le contenu
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: open the box without damaging the contents.
Example
Ouvre le carton sans abîmer ce qu'il contient.
Open the box without damaging what is inside.
Practice tips
- Practice ouvrir le carton sans abîmer le contenu 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 expression is for advanced-level learners.