English-French translations for open fire

• ouvrir le feu
  Le chef de la MONUC affirme que ces soldats ont reçu ordre d'ouvrir le feu si nécessaire. The MONUC head claims that they have instructions to open fire if necessary.

Definition of open fire

• To begin firing at something or someone
• An uncovered fire

Examples

• In warfare, whoever opens fire first has a greater chance of victory.
• We roasted chestnuts over an open fire

Related words

• open file
• half-open file
• open-plan office
• open plan office
• open to traffic
• openfield
• Queen's Fianchetto Opening