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    Observer (en. Observe)

    /ɔb.zɛʁ.ve/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To pay attention to something in order to take note of it.
    He observed the birds in the park.
    Il a observé les oiseaux dans le parc.
    To monitor or analyze a phenomenon.
    The scientists observed the stars with a telescope.
    Les scientifiques ont observé les étoiles avec un télescope.
    To look at something carefully and attentively.
    She observed her child playing with friends.
    Elle a observé son enfant jouer avec ses amis.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'observare', which means 'to watch closely'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to observe a phenomenon
    To watch and analyze an event.
    observer un phénomène
    to follow the rules
    To respect and follow instructions.
    observer les règles
    to observe the calm
    To pay attention to the absence of noise or agitation.
    observer le calme

    Related Words

    observation
    Action of observing something.
    observation
    observer
    A person who observes.
    observateur
    they observe
    Third person plural of the verb to observe.
    observent

    Slang Meanings

    To have an open eye to reality.
    You have to observe to understand what is happening around us.
    Il faut observer pour comprendre ce qui se passe autour de nous.
    To be on the lookout.
    She is always watching the latest trends.
    Elle est toujours en train d'observer les dernières tendances.