Constatant (en. Noting)

/kɔ̃sta.tɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who makes an observation, especially in an administrative or legal context.
The observer wrote a report following the incident.
Le constatant a rédigé un rapport suite à l'incident.
A witness who certifies a fact.
As an observer, he must testify before the court.
En tant que constatant, il doit témoigner devant le tribunal.

Etymology

From the verb 'to observe', derived from the Latin 'constatare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make an observation
To write an official report on an event.
faire un constat
official report by a bailiff
Legal document written by a bailiff.
constat d'huissier
scientific observation
Observation validated by scientific methods.
constatation scientifique

Related Words

to observe
To check or certify the reality of a fact.
constater
observation
Action of observing something.
constatation
report
Official document that certifies a fact.
constat

Slang Meanings

Observing in common language can mean a person who has an opinion on everything.
Don't be so opinionated, let the experts speak.
Ne sois pas si constatant, laisse les experts parler.