Examiné (en. Examined)

[ɛɡ.za.mi.ne]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Qualifies something that has been analyzed or inspected.
This examined document contains valuable information.
Ce document examiné contient des informations précieuses.
Refers to a student or candidate who has taken an exam.
All examinees received their results today.
Tous les examinés ont reçu leurs résultats aujourd'hui.

Etymology

From the verb 'examiner', coming from the Latin 'examinare' which means 'to weigh, to assess'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

final exam
The final exam refers to the terminal assessment of a course.
examen final
to be in the exam
To be in the exam means to be in the period when one takes tests.
être à l'examen
examination of conscience
An examination of conscience refers to a reflection on one’s actions.
examen de conscience

Related Words

examine
To analyze or observe something carefully.
examiner
exam
Formal assessment of knowledge or skills.
examen
examiner
A person who supervises or evaluates an exam.
examinateur

Slang Meanings

An exam that is easy to pass.
That exam was a piece of cake, I didn't even really examine it.
Cet examen-là, c'est du gâteau, je l'ai même pas vraiment examiné.
To finish an assessment quickly.
I zipped through the exam in 20 minutes, it was just an examinee!
J'ai expédié l'examen en 20 minutes, c'était juste un examiné !