English–French

“examination” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃spɛksjɔ̃/

Example

L'inspection médicale est prévue demain.

The medical examination is scheduled for tomorrow.

Illustration for inspection (examination)

How to say “examination” in French

“Examination” in French is inspection.

A systematic check of each part against a standard.

Full entry for inspection: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with inspection

Une inspection surprise a permis de découvrir des problèmes de sécurité.

A surprise inspection uncovered safety problems.

Tips for using inspection

  • Inspection is relatively formal; everyday French often uses contrôle or vérification for a check.

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