comme vous pouvez le constater
The English phrase "as you can see" can be translated into French as comme vous pouvez le constater.
This phrase is used to draw attention to a fact that is obvious from the evidence provided. While the form using constater implies observing a fact or a state of affairs, using voir is a more direct and common way to say 'see' in a literal or visual sense.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase comme vous pouvez le constater is composed of comme (as), vous pouvez (you can) and le constater (notice/observe it).
Which one should you use?
Additionally, Tu vois bien que translates to you can clearly see that.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to a single person in an informal setting, you should change vous pouvez to tu peux, resulting in comme tu peux le constater.
Did you know?
- The word constater is a close relative of the English word 'cost'. They both stem from the same Latin root meaning 'to stand' or 'to be firm', though their modern meanings have drifted apart.
Examples in context
- Comme vous pouvez le constater , le chiffre d'affaires a augmenté de manière significative cette année.As you can see, the revenue has increased significantly this year.
- Tu vois bien que je suis en train de préparer le dîner.As you can clearly see, I'm preparing dinner.
- Comme vous pouvez le constater, le ciel est très sombre.As you can see, the sky is very dark.
- Les chiffres sont en hausse, comme vous pouvez le constater.The figures are rising, as you can see.
- Comme vous pouvez le constater, le travail est presque fini.As you can see, the work is almost finished.
Example conversation
Chloé is showing Lucas a renovated room in a house.
- ChloéComme vous pouvez le constater, la pièce est plus lumineuse.As you can see, the room is brighter.
- LucasC'est vrai, j'adore les nouvelles couleurs.That's true, I love the new colors.
- ChloéLe sol a aussi été changé récemment.The floor was also changed recently.
- LucasC'est un excellent travail, Chloé.It is excellent work, Chloé.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comme, constater, le, vous, CC BY-SA 4.0.
