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    L'observatoire (en. The observatory)

    /l‿ɔb.zɛʁ.va.twaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A place where natural or astronomical phenomena are observed.
    The Paris astronomical observatory is famous for its telescopes.
    L'observatoire astronomique de Paris est célèbre pour ses télescopes.
    A place for monitoring and researching climatic or environmental events.
    The meteorological observatory provides forecasts every day.
    L'observatoire météorologique fournit des prévisions tous les jours.
    A building equipped to conduct scientific studies.
    This zoological observatory contributes to species conservation.
    Cet observatoire zoologique contribue à la conservation des espèces.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'observatorium', derived from the verb 'observare' which means 'to watch, to monitor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the trend observatory
    A place or institution that follows and analyzes developments in various fields.
    l'observatoire des tendances
    environmental observatory
    An organization that monitors ecological and environmental conditions.
    observatoire environnemental

    Related Words

    observer
    To watch or monitor something attentively.
    observer
    observation
    The act of watching carefully to gather information.
    observation
    observer (the person)
    A person who attends an event to monitor or report on it.
    observateur

    Slang Meanings

    A place where people gather to monitor local events.
    We meet at the observatory to follow local concerts.
    On se retrouve à l'observatoire pour suivre les concerts du coin.
    Service or tool for tracking conflicts or social situations.
    This human rights observatory collects testimonies of abuses.
    Cet observatoire des droits humains collecte des témoignages d'abus.