Observée (en. Observed)

/ob.zer.ve/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To closely monitor something or someone.
She observed the growth of the plants.
Elle a observée la croissance des plantes.
To pay particular attention to an event.
The astronomer observed the solar eclipse.
L'astronome a observée l'éclipse solaire.
To take note of what is happening around.
He observed the students' reactions during the class.
Il a observée la réaction des étudiants pendant le cours.

Etymology

Deverbal of the verb 'to observe', derived from the Latin 'observare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to observe a phenomenon
To carefully monitor an event or situation.
observer un phénomène
to be observed
To be under attention or surveillance.
être observé
to observe behavior
To analyze the way someone or something acts.
observer le comportement

Related Words

observation
The action of observing; taking notes about what is seen.
observation
observer
A person who observes a situation or event.
observateur
observatory
A place from which one observes the stars or a natural phenomenon.
observatoire

Slang Meanings

To watch discreetly
He observed the scene from a distance to avoid being noticed.
Il a observée la scène de loin pour ne pas se faire remarquer.
To scrutinize a situation
She observed her surroundings to detect false friends.
Elle a observée son entourage pour déceler les faux amis.