French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Open" in French: ouvert(e)
ouvert(e)
Open as an adjective in French is ouvert (m) or ouverte (f): le magasin est ouvert, une porte ouverte. C'est ouvert ? asks if a place is open. The verb ouvrir means to open.
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How to pronounce ouvert(e)
Say it
oo-VAIR / oo-VAIRT
/u.vɛʁ/ /u.vɛʁt/
Ouvert: oo-VAIR. Ouverte: oo-VAIRT — you hear the t.
"Open" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ouvert / ouverte | open Shops, doors, tabs. | Shops, doors, tabs. |
| c'est ouvert | it's open Checking a place. | Checking a place. |
| en open space | in an open-plan office Borrowed office talk. | Borrowed office talk. |
| à ciel ouvert | open-air Markets, pools. | Markets, pools. |
How to use ouvert(e) in real life
- 1Shop hours
La boulangerie est ouverte jusqu'à vingt heures.
The bakery is open until 8 p.m.
Ouverte agrees with boulangerie.
- 2At a door
La fenêtre est ouverte, il fait un courant d'air.
The window is open — there's a draft.
Ouverte with fenêtre.
- 3Quick check
Le musée est ouvert le lundi ?
Is the museum open on Mondays?
Est ouvert.
Mistakes English speakers make with ouvert(e)
Incorrect: Le magasin est ouverte.
Correct: Le magasin est ouvert.
Magazin is masculine: ouvert.
Incorrect: C'est open.
Correct: C'est ouvert.
Use ouvert, not English open.
Good to know
Many French shops close at lunch and on Mondays. Signs say ouvert / fermé; apps show horaires d'ouverture.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Looking for a pharmacy
ChatPal
Tu vois si la pharmacie est ouverte ?
Can you see if the pharmacy is open?
You
Oui, la porte est ouverte.
Yes — the door is open.
ChatPal
Super, tant que c'est ouvert on y va.
Great — while it's open, let's go.
You
J'ai besoin de pansements.
I need bandages.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Open" in French
How do you say open (adj) in French?
Ouvert / ouverte.
Ouvert or ouvrir?
Ouvert is the adjective/past participle; ouvrir is the verb to open.
How do you ask is it open?
C'est ouvert ?
How do you pronounce ouvert?
oo-VAIR; ouverte is oo-VAIRT.
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