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    Observant (en. Observant)

    /ɔb.zɛʁ.vɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Someone who is attentive and vigilant.
    An observant student notices all the mistakes in the text.
    Un observant étudiant remarque toutes les erreurs dans le texte.
    Someone who strictly adheres to rules or laws.
    He is very observant of the traditions of his culture.
    Il est très observant des traditions de sa culture.
    Someone who perceives the things around them accurately.
    She has an observant mind; she always knows what is happening.
    Elle a un esprit observant, elle sait toujours ce qui se passe.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to observe', from Latin 'observare' which means 'to watch carefully'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be observant
    To have a great capacity for observation.
    être observant
    to have an observant eye
    To be able to notice fine details.
    avoir l'œil observant
    to have an observant mind
    To be smart and attentive to what is happening.
    d’avoir un esprit observant

    Related Words

    observe
    To look carefully to note details.
    observer
    observation
    The action of looking carefully at something.
    observation
    perception
    The ability to receive information through the senses.
    perception

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who is always in the know about everything.
    He's a real observant; he always knows what's happening in the neighborhood.
    C'est un vrai observant, il sait toujours ce qui se passe dans le quartier.
    A snooper, a person who likes to know what others are doing.
    Don't be so observant! Everyone is entitled to their private life.
    Ne sois pas si observant ! Chacun a droit à son jardin secret.