French word

examen

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛgzamɛ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounexam

Example

J'ai un examen demain.

I have an exam tomorrow.

Illustration for examen (exam)

More examples

Je dois passer un examen la semaine prochaine.

I have to take an exam next week.

Core concept

A close inspection that turns observed evidence into a formal assessment or decision.

Common phrases

  • passer un examen

    take an exam

  • réviser pour un examen

    study for an exam

  • avoir un examen

    have an exam

Similar words

test: A brief test of knowledge or practical ability.
contrôle: An in-class evaluation of learning progress.
concours: An examination in which applicants compete for a limited number of places.

Definition in French

Procédé de jugement consistant à examiner des éléments pour décider d'une qualification, d'un diagnostic ou d'une évaluation formelle.

Word origin

Latin examen meant weighing, investigation, or examination, and French retained this idea of measured scrutiny in the noun examen.

Usage tips

  • Examen is masculine, so the standard article is un examen, as in J'ai un examen demain.

Other meanings

  • inspectionnoun
  • reviewnoun
  • considerationnoun

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