A1 Collocation Neutral

Ouvrir le journal.

Open the newspaper.

Practice it

Meaning

To unfold or begin reading a newspaper.

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Cultural Background

The newspaper is often read in cafes as a social activity. Similar habits, though digital news is very popular.

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Physical vs Digital

Only use 'ouvrir' for paper. Use 'consulter' for digital.

Meaning

To unfold or begin reading a newspaper.

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Physical vs Digital

Only use 'ouvrir' for paper. Use 'consulter' for digital.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

Chaque matin, je ______ le journal.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ouvre

Ouvrir is the correct verb for a newspaper.

Which is correct?

Choose the correct phrase.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ouvrir le journal

Only journal is a physical newspaper.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct verb. Fill Blank A1

Chaque matin, je ______ le journal.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ouvre

Ouvrir is the correct verb for a newspaper.

Which is correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct phrase.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ouvrir le journal

Only journal is a physical newspaper.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, 'ouvrir le magazine' works too.

Related Phrases

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Lire le journal

synonym

To read the paper

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Feuilleter le journal

similar

To skim the paper

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