se furent observées
Past anterior ils/elles conjugation of s'observer.
s'observer
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun (e.g., se lever).
pronominal verb
a. to observe each other
Les renards se sont observés un moment avant de partir chacun de leur côté.The foxes observed each other for a moment before going their separate ways.
a. to look at oneself
Le vieil homme s’est longuement observé dans la glace. Son visage était marqué par la fatigue.The old man looked at himself in the mirror for a long time. His face showed signs of fatigue.
b. to watch oneself
Le jeune maire a appris à s’observer pour contrôler ses émotions face aux critiques.The young mayor has learned to watch himself so as to control his emotions in the face of criticism.
a. to be observed
Des progrès significatifs s’observent chez les élèves qui participent au programme de soutien scolaire.Significant progress is observed among students who participate in the tutoring program.
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