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    Observe (en. Observed)

    ob-zerv

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To detect or note something through the senses.
    She observes the birds in the park.
    Elle observe les oiseaux dans le parc.
    To follow attentively.
    He observes the behavior of the children.
    Il observe le comportement des enfants.
    To respect a rule or a law.
    It is important to observe safety rules.
    Il est important d'observer les règles de sécurité.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'observare', which means 'to look closely'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    observe attentively
    To look at something in a concentrated manner.
    observer avec attention
    observe the law
    To respect the stipulated rules.
    observer la loi
    make (someone) observe
    To point out or signal something.
    faire observer

    Related Words

    observation
    Action of looking attentively.
    observation
    observer
    Person who observes.
    observateur
    observational
    Related to observation.
    observationnel

    Slang Meanings

    To look discreetly.
    He observes her out of the corner of his eye.
    Il l'observe du coin de l'œil.
    To take a glance.
    I'm just going to observe what's happening.
    Je vais juste observer ce qui se passe.