No. 2,333 in French
ouvertes
"Ouvertes" means "open" in English.
In a sentence
Les portes ouvertes nous invitent à entrer.
The open doors invite us to enter.
Here, 'ouvertes' describes the state of the noun 'portes', indicating that the doors are open.
Les discussions ouvertes encouragent un échange honnête.
Open discussions encourage honest exchange.
'Ouvertes' is used here metaphorically to describe discussions that are open to participation and honesty.
Les fenêtres sont ouvertes pour laisser entrer la lumière.
The windows are open to let the light in.
In this sentence, 'ouvertes' defines the state of the noun 'fenêtres', showing they are physically open to allow light.
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