French Conversation · Level 57
74 words
French word
observateur
Pronunciation
IPA/opsɛʁvatœʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounobserver
Example
C'est un bon observateur.
He is a good observer.
More examples
L'observateur a noté les détails.
The observer noted the details.
Core concept
A person quietly tracking details and changes to build a clear picture.
Common phrases
un observateur attentif
an attentive observer
un observateur impartial
an impartial observer
Similar words
spectateur: Someone who views a stage performance or sporting event from the audience.
témoin: Someone who personally witnessed an event.
Definition in French
Personne qui observe attentivement des faits, des personnes ou un phénomène pour en tirer des informations.
Word origin
Observateur comes from Latin observare through French observer, with the suffix -ateur forming a noun for a person who performs the action.
Usage tips
- The feminine form is observatrice, not observateure, and the masculine form can describe either a man or a mixed group.
Other meanings
- watchernoun
Opposites
- acteuractornoun
- participantparticipantnoun
Related words
- observerobserveverb
- observationobservationnoun
- observatoireobservatorynoun