French Expression · Advanced
ouvrir les volets au réveil
open the shutters after waking up
Pronunciation: ouvrir les volets au réveil
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: open the shutters after waking up.
Example
Ouvre les volets au réveil pour faire entrer la lumière.
Open the shutters after waking up to let in the light.
Practice tips
- Practice ouvrir les volets au réveil 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.