observer

• Personne qui observe, regarde ou surveille quelque chose ou quelqu'un, souvent de manière systématique ou professionnelle, ou qui assiste à un événement sans y participer activement.

A noun referring to a person who watches, notices, or monitors something or someone, often in a systematic or professional capacity.

1. B1formal

   A person who watches or notices something, often in a professional or systematic way.

   observateur

   • The observer noted the behavior of the birds.
   • She acted as an observer during the election.
   • A trained observer can spot subtle changes in the environment.

   Synonymesbeholderbystanderlooker-ononlookerspectatorviewerwatcherwitness

2. Commentator or analystB2formal

   A person who makes comments or analyses about events, trends, or situations.

   Commentateur ou analyste

   • Political observers predicted the outcome of the vote.
   • The economic observer wrote a detailed report on the market.
   • Observers noted a shift in public opinion.

   Synonymesanalystcommentatorcriticpunditreviewer