Quand on leur ouvre la porte...

Judy B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Should this sentence read ‘Quand on ouvre leur porte’?

If not, please explain. Thanks.

Asked 5 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Quand on ouvre leur porte. -- When one opens their door.
Quand on leur ouvre la porte. -- When one opens the door to them.

The phrase to key into here is: ouvrir quelque chose à quelqu'un -- to open something for someone.

Like45 years ago

Should this sentence read ‘Quand on ouvre leur porte’?

If not, please explain. Thanks.

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