Examen (en. Exam)

[ɛɡ.zɑ.mɛ̃]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Evaluation of a student's knowledge.

The final exam will take place next week.

L'examen final aura lieu la semaine prochaine.

Analysis or careful examination of a subject or problem.

A thorough examination of the data is necessary.

Un examen approfondi des données est nécessaire.

Set of questions asked during an evaluation.

He passed the mathematics exam with a good grade.

Il a réussi l'examen de mathématiques avec une bonne note.

From Latin 'examen' meaning 'balance, examination, evaluation'.

to take an exam

To take an evaluation or a test.

faire un examen

to pass an exam

To obtain a positive result on an evaluation.

réussir un examen

to prepare for an exam

To study for an evaluation.

préparer un examen

to have an exam

To be subjected to an evaluation.

avoir un examen

examiner

Person who supervises the exam.

examinateur

examinee

Action of taking an exam.

examinate

To have a surprise test.

Today is the surprise, we have an exam!

Aujourd'hui, c'est la surprise, on a un examen!

To stress out because of an exam.

I'm in panic mode because of the exam.

Je suis en mode crise d'angoisse à cause de l'examen.