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Il a ouvert un cours, ça l'a fait connaître.
He started a course, which made him well-known.
— Secret Sunshine (2007)
Dès que Tom s'est trouvé seul, il a ouvert la lettre.
As soon as Tom found himself alone, he opened the letter.
Elle a ouvert la fenêtre, alors que je lui ai dit de ne pas le faire.
She opened the window, even though I told her not to.