Constata (en. Observed)

/kɔ̃sta.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A statement is a formal observation or report on a situation.
The statement prepared by the expert concluded the accident.
Le constat dressé par l'expert a été conclu à l'accident.
An official declaration or record of facts.
I wrote a statement after witnessing the accident.
J'ai rédigé un constat après avoir vu l'accident.

Etymology

The word 'constata' comes from the Latin 'constat', which means 'it is evident'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a statement
to make a formal observation or report on a situation.
faire un constat
to observe facts
to observe and report events or situations.
constater des faits
to record in the statement
to formalize an observation or event.
mettre au constat

Related Words

observation
The action of observing facts or a situation.
constatation
observer
One who makes a statement.
constateur
constative
Referring to a statement or formal declaration.
constatif

Slang Meanings

A very obvious statement.
It's a statement, everyone already knows that.
C'est un constat, tout le monde le sait déjà.
To make a statement in an exaggerated way.
He made a statement as if he were an investigator.
Il a fait un constat comme s'il était un enquêteur.