Observateur (en. Observer)

/ob.zɛʁ.va.tœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Individual who dedicates themselves to observing a phenomenon or a group.

The observer noted significant changes in animal behavior.

L'observateur a noté des changements significatifs dans le comportement des animaux.

Person assigned a role of observation in an official context.

The election observer reported irregularities.

L'observateur des élections a signalé des irrégularités.

One who makes remarks on events or trends.

As a fashion observer, she has very interesting opinions.

En tant qu'observateur de la mode, elle a des opinions très intéressantes.

Derived from the verb 'to observe', from the Latin 'observare' which means to pay attention to.

neutral observer

Person who observes without taking sides.

observateur neutre

external observer

Someone who is not involved but watches the situation.

observateur extérieur

observing from a distance

Watching without being directly involved.

observer à distance

observation

Action of observing something carefully.

observation

observatory

Place dedicated to scientific observation, such as stars or weather phenomena.

observatoire

observed

That which is observed or monitored.

observé

A 'sharpshooter' who is always aware of what is happening.

This observer in our group is always on the lookout for the latest news.

Cet observateur dans notre groupe est toujours à l'affût des dernières nouvelles.

Someone who discreetly spies on others.

Stop being an observer, join the conversation!

Arrête d'être un observateur, participe à la conversation !