What does observation in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word observation in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use observation in French.

The word observation in French means observation, observation, observation, remark, reproof, reprimand, observation, comment, compliance, observance, keep under observation, observation grid, observation checklist, participant observation, observation period, observation period, observation point, observation post, lookout post, lookout, be observant, job shadowing, observation tower. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word observation

observation

nom féminin (étude)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
On apprend beaucoup de l'observation des animaux.
The observation of animals can teach us a lot.

observation

nom féminin (surveillance)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
De ce point d'observation, on peut épier l'ennemi.
From this observation point, we can spy on the enemy.

observation, remark

nom féminin (remarque, objection)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Avez-vous des observations à formuler ?
Do you have any observations to express?

reproof, reprimand

nom féminin (remarque, reproche)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ses retards répétés lui ont valu une observation du proviseur.
His repeated lateness resulted in a reprimand from the principal.

observation, comment

nom féminin (résultats, compte rendu)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il note toutes ses observations dans un petit carnet.
He notes all of his observations in a small notebook.

compliance, observance

nom féminin (respect)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Sa non observation du règlement finira par le faire exclure de l'école.
Not following the rule led to him being expelled.

keep under observation

locution verbale (maintenir sous surveillance médicale)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le médecin a décidé de garder ce patient en observation pendant une semaine.

observation grid, observation checklist

nom féminin (canevas pour notes)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

participant observation

nom féminin (méthode d'étude ethnologique) (research method)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

observation period

nom féminin (tutelle d'entreprise)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

observation period

nom féminin (moment probatoire)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

observation point

nom masculin (lieu d'où observer)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

observation post, lookout post, lookout

nom masculin (lieu d'où épier)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

be observant

nom masculin (être attentif aux choses)

C'est grâce à leur sens de l'observation que de nombreux savants ont fait leurs découvertes.

job shadowing

nom masculin (fait de suivre [qqn] pour apprendre)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

observation tower

nom masculin (tour de guet)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Lors de la randonnée, on monta sur la tour d'observation pour voir le paysage.

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