French word ouverture comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂pó (Off, away, from.), Proto-Indo-European *wer-iō
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *h₂pó | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | Off, away, from. |
| *wer-iō | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| cooperire | Latin (lat) | |
| apertus | Latin (lat) | |
| apertura | Latin (lat) | An opening (action). An opening, hole, aperture. |
| overture | Old French (fro) | An opening. |
| ouverture | French (fra) | (music) overture. Opening. |