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    Observait (en. Observed)

    [ob.ɛʁ.vɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To look at or pay attention to something attentively.
    He was watching the birds in the garden.
    Il observait les oiseaux dans le jardin.
    To monitor or study something to understand or draw conclusions.
    She was observing the stars with a telescope.
    Elle observait les étoiles à l'aide d'un télescope.
    To take note of what is happening around oneself.
    During the conference, he was observing the audience's reactions.
    Lors de la conférence, il observait les réactions du public.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'observare', which means 'to watch closely'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to observe something
    To watch an event or item closely.
    observer quelque chose
    to observe a phenomenon
    To study or analyze a specific event.
    observer un phénomène
    to make observations
    To take notes or comments on what is seen.
    faire des observations

    Related Words

    observation
    Action of seeing and noting something carefully.
    observation
    observer
    A person who observes or makes observations.
    observateur
    observational
    Related to observation.
    observationnel

    Slang Meanings

    To look discreetly or attentively.
    He's there, watching like a spy.
    Il est là, observant en mode espion.
    To take note of what is happening around.
    Rest assured I'm observing all of this.
    Soyez sûrs que je suis en train d'observer tout ça.