French Phrase
T'es ouvert(e) aux suggestions ?
Meaning
This informal question asks whether someone is receptive to ideas, advice, or feedback. It can be used in everyday conversation, at work among teammates, or when brainstorming with friends.
When to use
Use it in casual settings where you address the person with tu. It’s perfect for friends, close colleagues, or anyone you feel comfortable speaking informally with. Avoid it in formal meetings or when speaking to strangers you would address with vous.
✦Grammar Breakdown
T'esouvert(e)auxsuggestions?
Contraction T'es
T'es is the informal contraction of tu es (you are). It is used in spoken French and casual writing.
Adjective agreement
ouvert(e) must agree with the gender of the person you are addressing: ouvert for a man, ouverte for a woman.
Preposition à + les = aux
The preposition à (to) combined with the plural article les becomes aux, meaning “to the / for the”.
Plural noun suggestions
suggestions is a regular feminine plural noun; the article aux already signals the plural.
🗨In Conversation
T'es ouvert(e) aux suggestions ?
Are you open to suggestions?
Oui, bien sûr ! Dis‑moi ce que tu penses.
Yes, of course! Tell me what you think.
✕Common Mistakes
Es ouvert aux suggestions ?
Missing the contraction; in spoken French you should say T'es, not just es.
T'es ouvert(e) à la suggestion ?
The noun suggestions is plural, so the article must be aux, not à la.
T'es ouvert(e) aux suggestions ?
If you address a man, drop the (e); if you address a woman, keep the e. Mixing both can sound odd.
↔Alternatives
Es‑tu ouvert(e) aux suggestions ?
Are you open to suggestions?
Accepterais‑tu des suggestions ?
Would you accept suggestions?
Tu es disposé(e) à écouter des suggestions ?
Are you willing to listen to suggestions?
Cultural Tip
In French, the choice between tu and vous signals the level of familiarity. Using T'es shows a friendly, informal tone. If you need to stay polite or professional, switch to the full form Es‑tu ouvert(e) aux suggestions ? or use vous: Êtes‑vous ouvert(e) aux suggestions ?. Also, “ouvert” can be used figuratively for ideas, not just physical openings.