French phrase
~ est-elle ouverte ?
Meaning
Is ___ open?
When to use it
Asks whether a place is currently open. Useful for checking business hours at places such as post offices or tourist attractions.
Example dialogue
Excusez-moi, la poste est-elle ouverte ?
Excuse me, is the post office open?
Non, elle ouvre à quatorze heures.
No, it opens at 2 p.m.