note

• Nom désignant un court message écrit, une brève inscription ou un symbole musical représentant un son.

A noun referring to a short written message, a brief record, or a symbol used in music to represent a sound.

1. Short written messageA2formal

   A brief informal letter or written message.

   Note (message écrit court)

   • She left a note on the fridge saying she went shopping.
   • I received a thank-you note from my friend.
   • He wrote a note to remind himself of the meeting.

   Synonymescommunicationjottingletterlinememomemorandummessagereminder

2. Record or memorandumB1formal

   A short written record of facts or ideas for future reference.

   note écrite

   • The teacher asked us to take notes during the lecture.
   • I made some notes about the project requirements.
   • His notebook is full of meeting notes.

   Synonymesannotationentryjottingmemomemorandumminuterecordreminder

3. Musical noteB1formal

   A single tone of definite pitch made by a musical instrument or voice.

   Note (de musique)

   • She can read musical notes perfectly.
   • The song starts with a high note.
   • He played the wrong note on the piano.

   Synonymestone

4. Paper moneyB2formalbritish

   A piece of paper currency, especially a banknote.

   Billet de banque

   • He paid with a ten-pound note.
   • The wallet contained several fifty-dollar notes.
   • She exchanged her traveler's notes at the bank.

   Synonymesbank billbanknotebillgreenbackpaper money

• Verbe signifiant observer, remarquer quelque chose, ou consigner par écrit une information, un fait ou une observation.

A verb used to indicate the act of observing, noticing, or recording something.

1. Notice or observeB1formal

   To become aware of or pay attention to something.

   noter (remarquer)

   • I noted that the door was unlocked.
   • She noted his nervous behavior during the interview.
   • Please note the changes in the schedule.

   Synonymesdetectdiscernheedmarknoticeobserveperceiveregardseespot

   Antonymesdisregardignoremissneglectoverlook

2. Write downA2formal

   To make a brief record of information for future reference.

   noter (par écrit)

   • He noted the important points from the lecture.
   • Note your observations in the lab notebook.
   • The secretary noted all the meeting details.

   Synonymesinscribejot downput downrecordscribbleset downwrite down

3. Mention or indicateB2formal

   To make a comment or remark about something.

   mentionner, signaler

   • The report notes several key findings.
   • She noted in her email that she would be late.
   • The contract notes the payment terms clearly.

   Synonymescommentindicatementionobservepoint outremarkstate