ouvrir les yeux

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /u.vʁiʁ le.z‿jø/

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Verb

ouvrir les yeux

1. (informal, figurative, transitive with sur) to wake up to (something), to wake up and smell the coffee
2. (informal, figurative, transitive with à and with sur) to open someone's eyes to (something)

Coordinate terms

• fermer les yeux