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observe

UK
/əbˈzɜːv/
US
/əbˈzɝv/

Translations

observeverb
observed
Past Simple
observed
Past Participle
observing
Gerund
UK
/əbˈzɜːv/
US
/əbˈzɝv/
respecterPour une règle, une loi, une tradition ou une coutume.
They observed the tradition by lighting candles on the anniversary.
Ils ont respecté la tradition en allumant des bougies pour l'anniversaire.
remarquerQuand il s’agit de percevoir ou de constater un fait important.
She observed a change in his attitude after the meeting.
Elle a remarqué un changement dans son attitude après la réunion.
observerSurveiller ou examiner attentivement.
The scientist observed the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.
Le scientifique a observé le comportement des animaux dans leur habitat naturel.
Additional translations
noterSoutenu, pour signaler ou formuler une remarque.
Synonyms
watch
notice
see
perceive
detect
monitor
scrutinize
examine
inspect
view
Antonyms
ignore
overlook

Definitions

observeverb
To watch carefully the way something happens or the way someone does something, especially in order to learn more about it.
The scientist observed the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.
To notice or perceive something and register it as being significant.
She observed a change in his attitude after the meeting.
To make a remark or comment.
He observed that the weather was unusually warm for this time of year.
To fulfill or comply with a law, rule, or custom.
They observed the tradition by lighting candles on the anniversary.
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