Noter (en. Note)

/nɔ.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To write something down.
He is going to note his ideas in a notebook.
Il va noter ses idées dans un carnet.
To assign a grade to someone or something.
The teacher decided to grade the exams starting next week.
Le professeur a décidé de noter les examens dès la semaine prochaine.
To mention something for remembrance.
I am going to note this important date in my planner.
Je vais noter cette date importante dans mon agenda.

Etymology

From Old French 'noter', derived from Latin 'notare', meaning 'to mark, to indicate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to note something
To record a specific piece of information.
noter quelque chose
to note an appointment
To write down the date and time of an appointment.
noter un rendez-vous
to get oneself noted
To be listed on a list or a register.
se faire noter
to note in passing
To mention something incidentally.
noter au passage
to note the progress
To record the evolution or improvement of something.
noter les progrès

Related Words

note
A brief written message to remember a piece of information.
note
annotation
A written remark on a text to comment on it.
annotation
notebook
A small book in which one writes notes.
carnet
planner
A calendar or notebook for noting events or appointments.
agenda
report
A document containing information, often used in a school context.
bulletin

Slang Meanings

To note with an emoji.
He noted his reaction with a little heart.
Il a noté sa réaction avec un petit cœur.
To note in a hurry.
I will just quickly note that down before I forget.
Je vais juste noter ça vite fait avant d'oublier.