observe

remarquer, constater, observer

Voir ou remarquer quelque chose, surtout en y prêtant une grande attention.

En anglais simple : To see or notice something, especially when paying close attention.

• We observed a small change.
• The doctor observed no signs of infection.
• Have you observed any differences between the two groups?

Comment l'utiliser : observe that… (We observed that the plants grew faster in sunlight.); observe someone/something doing something (The nurse observed the patient shaking.)

Synonymes : notice, see, detect

Expressions courantes : observe a change, observe something closely, observe a difference

observer

Regarder attentivement quelqu’un ou quelque chose pour mieux le connaître ou le comprendre.

En anglais simple : To watch someone or something carefully to learn about them.

• We observed birds in the garden.
• She observed the children while they played.
• You can observe the moon through this telescope.

Comment l'utiliser : observe someone/something doing something (The students observed ants carrying food back to their nest.)

Synonymes : watch, study, monitor

Expressions courantes : observe the stars, observe someone closely, observe animal behaviour

respecter, observer

Faire ce qu’une loi, une règle ou un accord exige.

En anglais simple : To do what a law, rule, or agreement requires.

• Please observe the safety rules.
• Both sides agreed to observe the ceasefire.
• Drivers who fail to observe speed limits may be fined.

Synonymes : obey, follow, comply with

Contraires : break, disobey

Expressions courantes : observe the rules, observe a ceasefire, observe speed limits

faire remarquer, noter

Dire ou écrire quelque chose que l’on a remarqué ou que l’on pense vrai.

En anglais simple : To say or write something you have noticed or think is true.

• He observed that the room was cold.
• As she rightly observed, we still need more money.
• The report observes that many families cannot afford fresh food.

Comment l'utiliser : observe that… (The writer observed that small changes can have large effects.)

Synonymes : remark, comment, note

Expressions courantes : observe that, rightly observe, observe dryly

célébrer, observer

Marquer un jour spécial ou respecter une tradition en pratiquant les activités ou cérémonies habituelles.

En anglais simple : To mark a special day or follow a tradition by doing the usual activities or ceremonies.

• Our family observes this holiday every year.
• They observed a minute of silence for the victims.
• Many people observe the festival by sharing a meal.

Synonymes : mark, celebrate, keep

Expressions courantes : observe a holiday, observe the Sabbath, observe a fast