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