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observation

French → English

noun/ɔb.zɛʁ.va.sjɔ̃/

(scientific) Observation: the act of carefully watching or monitoring phenomena

L'astrosismologie repose sur l'observation précise des vibrations stellaires.

(English) Asteroseismology relies on the precise observation of stellar vibrations.

Pendant toute la nuit, j'ai fait des observations pour localiser le rocher.

(English) Throughout the night, I made observations to locate the rock.

noun/ɔb.zɛʁ.va.sjɔ̃/

(compliance) Observance: the act of obeying a law, custom, or promise

L'observation des lois de la République est un devoir pour chaque citoyen.

(English) The observance of the laws of the Republic is a duty for every citizen.

Il est réputé pour l'observation stricte de sa parole donnée.

(English) He is known for the strict observance of his given word.

noun/ɔb.zɛʁ.va.sjɔ̃/

(comment) Remark: a statement or finding based on something seen or heard

Votre observation sur la grammaire de ce texte est tout à fait juste.

(English) Your remark about the grammar of this text is absolutely correct.

Le médecin a noté ses observations dans le dossier médical du patient.

(English) The doctor noted his findings in the patient's medical file.

Entry ID: fr:en:observation · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary