No. 10,880 in French
ouvrant
"Opening" or "movable part (e.g., door, window)."
In a sentence
L'ouvrant de la fenêtre est cassé.
The window sash is broken.
Here, 'ouvrant' refers to the part of the window that opens, specifically the sash or opening part.
En tant qu'ouvrant la porte, il a aperçu ses amis.
As he was opening the door, he saw his friends.
In this context, 'ouvrant' is used as the present participle of the verb 'ouvrir', referring to the action of opening.
Le mécanisme de l'ouvrant doit être huilé régulièrement.
The mechanism of the opening part must be oiled regularly.
Here, 'ouvrant' is a noun referring to a part designed to open, like a door, window, or panel.
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