Observé (en. Observed)
/obzeʁve/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To monitor or take note of something in a careful manner.
He observed the behavior of the birds in the garden.
Il a observé le comportement des oiseaux dans le jardin.
To notice something through perception.
She observed the changes from one season to another.
Elle a observé les changements d'une saison à l'autre.
Careful examination of a phenomenon.
The scientists observed the stars using telescopes.
Les scientifiques ont observé les étoiles à l'aide de télescopes.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'observare', which means 'to watch closely'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to observe a phenomenon
To examine an event or situation closely.
observer un phénomène
to observe attentively
To pay particular attention to something.
observer avec attention
to observe silence
To be attentive to the absence of noise.
observer le silence
Related Words
observation
Action of looking closely at something to draw conclusions.
observation
observer
A person who observes.
observateur
observatory
A place from which one observes, especially celestial bodies.
observatoire
Slang Meanings
To watch discreetly
He stepped aside to discreetly observe the scene.
Il s'est mis à l'écart pour observer discrètement la scène.
To take a look
Go ahead, take a quick look before he leaves!
Vas-y, observe vite avant qu'il ne parte !