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observing

/əbˈzɜːvɪŋ/

/əbˈzɝvɪŋ/

observingnoun

/əbˈzɜːvɪŋ/

/əbˈzɝvɪŋ/

Gerund use meaning 'the act of observing'; typically uncountable.

Translations

observation

Accurate observing of the birds’ behavior takes patience.

L'observation précise du comportement des oiseaux demande de la patience.

Definitions

The act or process of watching something carefully in order to gain information.

Accurate observing of the birds’ behavior takes patience.

Synonyms

observinggerund / present participle

/əbˈzɜːvɪŋ/

/əbˈzɝːvɪŋ/

More precise tagging for present-participle adjective.

Translations

observateurAu sens de « attentif, vigilant ».

The observing student quickly noticed the changes in the experiment's results.

L'étudiant observateur a rapidement remarqué les changements dans les résultats de l'expérience.

Definitions

Attentive or watchful, especially in noticing details.

The observing student quickly noticed the changes in the experiment's results.

Synonyms

observeverb

observing

Gerund

observed

Past Simple

observed

Past Participle

observing

Gerund

/əbˈzɜːv/

/əbˈzɝv/

Translations

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.

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.

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.

Additional translations

noterSoutenu, pour signaler ou formuler une remarque.

Definitions

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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