D'examen (en. Examination)
/dɛɡzaman/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Evaluation of knowledge or skills.
The students are preparing for the final examination.
Les étudiants se préparent pour le d'examen final.
Formal assessment procedure.
He took an examination to obtain his diploma.
Il a passé un d'examen pour obtenir son diplôme.
Etymology
From the Latin 'examina', meaning 'to test' or 'to evaluate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to put oneself to examination
to prepare seriously for a test
se mettre en d'examen
mock examination
a simulated test before the actual examination
d'examen blanc
to have an examination to take
to be registered for an upcoming examination
avoir un d'examen à passer
Related Words
examiner
person who asks the questions during an examination
examinateur
examinee
person who submits to an examination
examiné
oral examination
examination that takes place in the form of verbal questions
examen oral
Slang Meanings
To take an examination without preparing.
He passed his examination unexpectedly.
Il a réussi son d'examen à l'improviste.
To be scared before an examination.
She has exam stress before going in.
Elle a le stress du d'examen avant de rentrer.