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.

Synonyms:surveillance, suivi, examen
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.

Synonyms:remarque, commentaire, critique
observation - French Definition & Examples