analyser

to analyse

verb ah-nah-lee-ZEH Less Common

Origin: Greek 'analusis' (a loosening, dissolving)

Usage Note

Analyser is a regular -er verb. It is used across scientific, literary, and business contexts. The related noun analyse (analysis) is common, and analyste (analyst) is the agent noun. In medicine, les analyses (plural) refers to laboratory tests or blood work — a frequent use in everyday French.

Examples

"Il faut analyser la situation avant d'agir."

Natural Translation

We must analyse the situation before acting.

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