This is the 3085th most frequent French word.
ouverts
"Ouverts" means "open" in English.
Here, 'ouverts' is used as an adjective to describe the state of the shutters, indicating that they are not closed.
Les volets sont ouverts pour laisser entrer la lumière.
The shutters are open to let the light in.
In this sentence, 'ouverts' describes a figurative state of being open, in this case showing willingness to consider suggestions or ideas.
Nous sommes ouverts à vos suggestions.
We are open to your suggestions.
Here, 'ouvertes' is a predicate adjective describing that the negotiations are accessible to the public, indicating an open status in terms of involvement.