Examinait (en. Examined)

ɛɡzaminɛ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
The action of reviewing or appreciating something with attention.
The professor was examining the students' papers.
Le professeur examinait les copies des étudiants.
To look carefully to understand or analyze.
She was examining the details of the contract.
Elle examinait les détails du contrat.
To evaluate the quality or merit of something.
They were examining the applications for the position.
Ils examinaient les candidatures pour le poste.

Etymology

From the Latin 'examinare', which means 'to weigh, to evaluate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

examined from all angles
to study carefully all aspects of something.
examinait sous tous les angles
examined the symptoms
to look closely at the signs of an illness or problem.
examinait les symptômes
examined the situation
to analyze the condition or context of an event.
examinait la situation

Related Words

exam
Process of assessing knowledge or skills.
examen
examiner
Person who conducts an assessment.
examinateur
examined
That has been inspected or analyzed.
examiné

Slang Meanings

To look closely at a situation.
You really need to examine what is happening.
Il faut vraiment que tu examinasses ce qu'il se passe.
To analyze critically.
She was examining her behavior before making a decision.
Elle examinait son comportement avant de prendre une décision.