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collaboration ouverte
/kɔ.la.bo.ʁa.sjɔ̃‿uvɛʁt/
open collaboration
La collaboration ouverte favorise l'innovation en permettant à des contributeurs externes de participer aux projets.
Open collaboration fosters innovation by allowing external contributors to participate in projects.
Technology
technical
A collaborative approach where individuals or organizations work together transparently, often involving public access to shared resources, tools, or information.
Les logiciels libres reposent sur la collaboration ouverte entre développeurs du monde entier.
Open-source software relies on open collaboration among developers worldwide.
Les entreprises adoptent de plus en plus la collaboration ouverte pour accélérer l'innovation.
Companies are increasingly adopting open collaboration to accelerate innovation.
Often associated with open-source projects, open innovation, or crowdsourcing.
Business
formal
A business model or organizational practice where work is conducted in a shared, transparent environment, encouraging participation from diverse stakeholders.
Notre stratégie de collaboration ouverte inclut des partenariats avec des universités et des startups.
Our open collaboration strategy includes partnerships with universities and startups.
Contrasts with closed or proprietary collaboration models.
Collocations
plateforme de collaboration ouverteopen collaboration platformmodèle de collaboration ouverteopen collaboration modelculture de collaboration ouverteopen collaboration culture
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
In tech, 'collaboration ouverte' often refers to open-source projects. In business, it may describe partnerships or shared innovation processes.
Gold Rule
Avoid Literal Interpretation
'Collaboration ouverte' is not about physical openness (e.g., outdoor work) but about transparency and shared access to resources.
Word Origin
From French 'collaboration' (from Latin 'collaborare', meaning 'to work together') and 'ouverte' (feminine form of 'ouvert', meaning 'open'). The term emerged in the late 20th century with the rise of open-source software and digital collaboration tools.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in tech, business, and education contexts to describe transparent, inclusive work practices. Avoid using 'open collaboration' for literal physical collaboration (e.g., not for 'open-air collaboration').
Word Breakdown
collaboration
working together
rootouverte
open/feminine form
adjectiveDictionnaire Français-Anglais