observer

Definitions of observer
  1. verb
    observe with attention
    synonyms: regarder
  2. verb
    observe with care or pay close attention to
    synonyms: constater, noter, remarquer
  3. verb
    follow with the eyes or the mind
    synonyms: garder un oeil sur, veiller sur
    suivre la trace de
    follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
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    garder, veiller sur
    to keep watch over
    faire garder, poster des gardes
    watch over so as to protect
    faire du baby-sitting, garder
    work or act as a baby-sitter
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    vérifier
    examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
  4. verb
    look attentively
    synonyms: regarder attentivement
  5. verb
    satisfy a condition or restriction
    synonyms: se conformer, être conforme
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    convenir
    be appropriate or necessary
    remplir, répondre, satisfaire
    meet the requirements or expectations of
    aller, satisfaire
    be agreeable or acceptable to
    effectuer, exécuter, fabriquer, faire l'affaire, ficher, suffire
    be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
    couvrir
    provide for
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    correspondre, s'accorder, être similaire
    be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
  6. verb
    act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
    synonyms: respecter, satisfaire, se conformer
    persévérer
    keep to
    adopter, épouser
    choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
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    rendre service
    provide a service or favor for someone
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    obéir
    be obedient to
  7. verb
    make or write a comment on
    synonyms: remarquer
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    critiquer, faire la critique de
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
    blâmer, réprimander
    rebuke formally
    réprimander
    take to task
    gronder, réprimander
    censure severely or angrily
    déplorer, regretter vivement
    express strong disapproval of
    dénoncer
    speak out against
    accuser, reprocher, s'en prendre à
    harass with constant criticism
    accuser, reprocher, s'en prendre à, se déprécier
    express a negative opinion of
    chipoter
    be overly critical; criticize minor details
    attaquer verbalement
    attack in speech or writing
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    commenter, faire des remarques sur, remarquer
    make mention of
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