Remarquer (en. To remark)

/ʁə.maʁ.ke/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To take note of something, indicating its presence or importance.
He noticed the beauty of the artwork.
Il a remarqué la beauté de l'œuvre d'art.
To make an observation about a fact, a quality.
She noticed that the weather was changing.
Elle a remarqué que le temps était changeant.
To draw attention to something.
He noticed her new look.
Il a remarqué son nouveau look.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb 'remarcare', meaning 'to mark again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To catch a glimpse out of the corner of the eye
To observe discreetly without attracting attention.
remarquer du coin de l'œil
Let me point out
Used to signal something important.
laissez-moi vous faire remarquer
To notice an error
To highlight a mistake or an inaccuracy.
remarquer une erreur

Related Words

Observation
The action of noticing or taking note of something.
observation
To catch sight of
To see briefly or partially something.
apercevoir
Note
A written mark to draw attention to a fact.
note

Slang Meanings

To snag
He snagged that detail while passing by.
Il a choppé ce détail en passant.
To pick up the thing
She picked up the thing right away.
Elle a attrapé le truc tout de suite.