English–French

“remark” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/opsɛʁvasjɔ̃/

Example

Lors de la réunion, il a fait une observation pertinente.

At the meeting, he made a pertinent remark.

Illustration for observation (remark)

How to say “remark” in French

“Remark” in French is observation.

A short comment that places one noticeable point before others for attention.

Full entry for observation: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with observation

Le témoin a fait une observation pertinente sur ce qui s'est passé.

The witness made a relevant observation about what happened.

Tips for using observation

  • Faire une observation can sound like a polite criticism or correction, depending on the wording and context, rather than a purely neutral report.

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