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observant

UK
/əbˈzɜː.vənt/
US
/əbˈzɝː.vənt/

Translations

observantadjective
more observant
Comp.
most observant
Super.
UK
/əbˈzɜː.vənt/
US
/əbˈzɝː.vənt/
observateurQui remarque facilement les détails; attentif.
The observant student quickly noticed the teacher's new haircut.
L'étudiant observateur a rapidement remarqué la nouvelle coupe de cheveux du professeur.
attentifQui prête une grande attention à ce qu'il voit ou entend.
She is very observant and notices small changes in people's behavior.
Elle est très attentive et remarque les petits changements dans le comportement des gens.
observantReligieux; qui suit strictement les prescriptions d'une religion ou d'une règle.
He is an observant Jew, attending synagogue every Sabbath.
C'est un Juif observant, qui va à la synagogue chaque sabbat.
Additional translations
scrupuleuxQui respecte strictement les règles, les usages ou les devoirs.
respectueuxDans l'expression du respect des lois, des coutumes ou des devoirs.
Synonyms
attentive
watchful
perceptive
alert
aware
sharp-eyed
discerning
noticing
Antonyms
oblivious
unobservant
observantnoun
observants
pl
UK
/əbˈzɜː.vənt/
US
/əbˈzɝː.vənt/
observateurPersonne qui observe attentivement; emploi rare ou vieilli.
An observant at the scene noted every detail of the incident.
Un observateur sur les lieux a noté chaque détail de l'incident.
Additional translations
ObservantReligieux franciscain appartenant à la branche des Observants.
Synonyms
observer
watcher
spectator
onlooker
eyewitness
witness
sentinel
monitor
lookout
perceiver

Definitions

observantadjective
Quick to notice or perceive things.
The observant student quickly noticed the teacher's new haircut.
Adhering strictly to the rules or practices of a religion or belief.
He is an observant Jew, attending synagogue every Sabbath.
Mindful or respectful of (laws, customs, duties, etc.); heedful.
Drivers must remain observant of speed limits at all times.
observantnoun
(archaic) A person who closely observes; an attentive watcher or observer.
An observant at the scene noted every detail of the incident.
(usually capitalized) A member of the Observant branch of the Franciscan order, who advocates strict adherence to the rule of St Francis.
During the fifteenth century, the Observants gained considerable influence within the church.
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