bottle opener

In French, 'ouvre-bouteille' literally translates to 'bottle opener'. It is a common tool used to remove the metal caps from bottles, especially those containing beverages like beer or soda. The word is a compound noun formed from 'ouvrir', meaning 'to open', and 'bouteille', meaning 'bottle'. In everyday conversation, you might ask for an 'ouvre-bouteille' when you need to open a drink.