French word

analyser

Pronunciation

IPA/analize/

Meaning

  • verbanalyze

Example

Je vais analyser le problème.

I am going to analyze the problem.

Illustration for analyser (analyze)

More examples

Nous devons analyser les données avant la réunion.

We must analyze the data before the meeting.

Core concept

A system examined by separating its elements and tracing how they produce the whole.

Common phrases

  • analyser un problème

    analyze a problem

  • analyser les données

    analyze the data

Similar words

voir: To see what is present or determine its condition.
regarder: To look at something and direct attention toward it.
observer: To watch carefully for changes or distinctive features.
examiner: To examine something closely to investigate its problems or condition.

Definition in French

Étudier quelque chose en le décomposant pour comprendre sa structure, ses causes ou ses éléments.

Word origin

The verb analyser developed in French from analyse, a borrowing ultimately related to Greek analusis through Latin analysis.

Usage tips

  • Analyser often has a more analytical or formal tone than regarder or voir, which concern looking or seeing rather than detailed examination.

Other meanings

  • examineverb
  • considerverb

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