Constate (en. Notes)
/kɔ̃sta.t/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Acknowledge or affirm something after observation.
He notes that the project is progressing faster than expected.
Il constate que le projet avance plus vite que prévu.
Notice a situation or a state.
She notes an improvement in her grades.
Elle constate une amélioration dans ses notes.
Record or note a fact or a reality.
The doctor notes the recovery of his patient.
Le médecin constate la guérison de son patient.
Assess the truth of an event or a situation.
We note an increase in temperatures this year.
Nous constatons une hausse des températures cette année.
Etymology
From Latin 'constatare', meaning 'to stand firm, to establish'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
notes that there is a problem
Acknowledge that a difficulty exists.
constate qu'il y a un problème
observe the facts
Observe or record facts without judgment.
constater les faits
also notes
Recognize or be aware of something in the same sense.
constate aussi bien
Related Words
observation
Action of noting or recording something.
constatation
observer
Person who notes.
constateur
constative
Pertaining to observation.
constatif
Slang Meanings
Legally confirmed.
The contract is confirmed, everything is in order.
Le contrat est constate, tout est en règle.
Obviously.
It is obvious that he will not come.
C'est constate qu'il ne viendra pas.