observation

/ɔb.zɛʁ.va.sjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminineSing

observation (the act of watching, recording or studying something)

monitoring / surveillance (medical, technical or ongoing watch)

Le patient est resté en observation à l'hôpital toute la nuit.

The patient stayed in the hospital for observation all night.

2.
nounfeminineSing

remark

comment

critique

Il m'a fait une observation sur ma façon de travailler.

He made a remark to me about the way I work.

observation - French Definition & Examples