Ouvrer les bras

ian e.C1Kwiziq community member

Can one use ‘écarter les bras’ as an alternative to ‘ouvrer les bras’?

Asked 1 year ago

CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi Ian,

I would say no, for arms, ouvrir grand is what is given.

You would use 'écarter' ( to spread open) for doigts/ orteils/jambes.

Bonne continuation !

Like11 year ago

Can one use ‘écarter les bras’ as an alternative to ‘ouvrer les bras’?

Don't have an account yet? Join today

Find your French level for FREE

Test your French to the CEFR standard