ouverture

opening

noun oo-vehr-TYUR Less Common

Also means

overture (music), openness

Usage Note

Ouverture spans physical openings (une ouverture dans le mur), the inauguration of something (l'ouverture d'un magasin), and musical overtures (l'ouverture de Carmen). Faire preuve d'ouverture d'esprit means 'to show open-mindedness'. The verb ouvrir and adjective ouvert(e) share the same root.

Examples

"L'ouverture du festival est prévue pour demain."

Natural Translation

The opening of the festival is planned for tomorrow.

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