Ouvrer les bras

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Ouvrer les bras

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

Asked 1 year ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect 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 !

Ouvrer les bras

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

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