opened

• Ce terme est une forme du passé ou un participe passé du verbe 'open', et non un adjectif. Comme adjectif, on utilise 'ouvert'.

This is the past tense or past participle form of the verb 'open', not an adjective. As an adjective, 'open' is used.

1. Used of mouth or eyesA2formal

   Describing a mouth or eyes that are not closed; wide or slightly open.

   ouvert (en parlant de la bouche ou des yeux)

   • She stared at him with opened eyes full of surprise.
   • His opened mouth showed his shock at the news.
   • The baby's opened eyes looked around the room curiously.

   Synonymesagapeopenparted

   Antonymesclosedshut

2. Made open or clearA2formal

   Describing something that has been made accessible, unobstructed, or ready for use.

   ouvert

   • The opened door let in a cool breeze.
   • The opened window allowed fresh air to circulate.
   • The opened gate led to a beautiful garden.

   Synonymesaccessibleclearunbarredunlockedunsealed

   Antonymesbarredblockedclosedshut

3. Not sealed or having been unsealedB1formal

   Describing an item that has had its seal broken or has been unsealed.

   dont le sceau est brisé

   • The opened envelope contained a letter from her friend.
   • He found an opened bottle of wine on the table.
   • The opened package revealed a gift inside.

   Synonymesopenunsealed

   Antonymessealedunopened

• Verbe désignant l'action d'ouvrir quelque chose, de donner accès ou de commencer quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing something to become open or accessible, or to begin something.

1. Unclose or unlockA1formal

   To move a door, window, lid, etc., so that it is no longer closed or covering something.

   ouvrir (déverrouiller, défaire)

   • Please open the window; it's hot in here.
   • She opened the door and invited us in.
   • He opened the box to see what was inside.

   Synonymesunbarunboltunfastenunlock

   Antonymescloselocksealshut

2. Start or beginA2formal

   To begin operating, trading, or functioning.

   ouvrir (commencer)

   • The store opens at 9 AM every day.
   • The new school opens next month.
   • They opened the meeting with a welcome speech.

   Synonymesbegincommenceinauguratelaunchstart

3. Unfold or revealB1formal

   To unfold, spread out, or reveal something that was closed or hidden.

   déployer, révéler

   • Open the map so we can find the route.
   • She opened her heart and shared her feelings.
   • The detective opened the case file.

   Synonymesdiscloseexposerevealspread outuncoverunfoldunfurlunveil

   Antonymescloseconcealhidesealshut

Variantes phrasalopen up