French word

ouvertement

Pronunciation

IPA/uvɛʁtəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbopenly

Example

Ils ont ouvertement dénoncé la corruption.

They openly denounced corruption.

Illustration for ouvertement (openly)

More examples

Elle a ouvertement critiqué sa décision.

She openly criticized her decision.

Core concept

An action brought into full public view, with nothing deliberately kept hidden.

Common phrases

  • dire ouvertement

    say openly

  • parler ouvertement

    speak openly

  • avouer ouvertement

    admit openly

Similar words

franchement: With direct and unhesitating honesty.
honnêtement: In a way that truthfully expresses genuine feelings or judgments.
publiquement: In the presence of an unspecified or general audience.
directement: Without indirect wording, addressing the person or subject concerned.

Definition in French

Signifie qu'une action, une opinion ou une déclaration est faite de façon publique, franche et sans tentative de dissimulation.

Word origin

Ouvertement is formed from ouvert, the past participle of ouvrir, with -ment, and ouvrir ultimately derives from Latin aperire, meaning 'to open'.

Usage tips

  • Ouvertement often describes public criticism or accusation and can sound stronger than the neutral English 'openly' in such contexts.

Other meanings

  • franklyadverb
  • blatantlyadverb

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