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observer

UK
/əbˈzɜː.və/
US
/əbˈzɝː.vɚ/

Translations

observernoun
observers
pl
UK
/əbˈzɜː.və/
US
/əbˈzɝː.vɚ/
The observer noted the changes in the weather patterns.
L’observateur a noté les changements dans les régimes météorologiques.
Additional translations
observateurContexte diplomatique ou militaire.
observateurDans une conférence ou une réunion, sans participer ni voter.
Synonyms
spectator
scrutinizer
inspector
examiner
perceiver
viewer
watcher
bystander
onlooker
witness
observeradjective
UK
/əbˈzɜː.vər/
US
/əbˈzɝː.vɚ/
Used only attributively before a noun; generally non-gradable.
observateurEmploi surtout dans l’expression « à titre d’observateur » ou pour un statut non participant.
The organization attended the negotiations in an observer capacity.
L’organisation a assisté aux négociations à titre d’observateur.
Synonyms
observational
observing
observant
watchful
attentive
perceptive

Definitions

observernoun
A person who watches or notices something.
The observer noted the changes in the weather patterns.
A person who attends a conference, meeting, or other gathering to listen and watch but not to participate.
As an observer at the conference, she was not allowed to vote on any resolutions.
A person who is sent to a foreign country to monitor and report on the situation there, often in a diplomatic or military context.
The United Nations sent an observer to the region to assess the humanitarian needs.
observeradjective
Relating to or having the status of an observer; non-participating but watching or monitoring.
The organization attended the negotiations in an observer capacity.
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