examen/ɛɡ.za.mɛ̃/
noun · A2 · Frequency 1458
nounmasculine
Meanings
examination, inspection, study, analysis
Refers to careful examination or analysis of something, covering various fields.
exam, test
Refers to tests or exams organized by schools or other institutions.
Examples
L'examen du véhicule a révélé une fuite de liquide.
The inspection of the vehicle revealed a fluid leak.
L'examen des données confirme cette première hypothèse.
The analysis of the data confirms this initial hypothesis.
Mon examen de mathématiques commence à neuf heures.
My mathematics exam starts at nine o'clock.
Collocations
- procéder à l’examen d’un dossierto examine a file
- passer un examento take an exam
Common mistakes
Je vais prendre un examen demain.
Je vais passer un examen demain.
For taking an exam, examen normally combines with passer, not prendre as influenced by English or Chinese.
Related words
synonyminspectioninspection (act of examining something, often closely)
nounmasculine
Meanings
examination, inspection, study, analysis
Refers to careful examination or analysis of something, covering various fields.
exam, test
Refers to tests or exams organized by schools or other institutions.
Examples
Les examens médicaux ont confirmé que son état s'améliorait.
The medical examinations confirmed that his condition was improving.
Les techniciens ont terminé les examens de sécurité du bâtiment.
The technicians completed the building's safety inspections.
Les examens de fin d'année commenceront lundi prochain.
The end-of-year exams will begin next Monday.