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examen

exam, examination

noun eg-zah-MEN Less Common

Also means

medical check-up

Usage Note

Examen is the same in singular and plural (les examens). Passer un examen means to take an exam (not to pass it — a common false friend). Réussir un examen means to pass. Examen médical is a medical examination, and examen de conscience means a self-examination or soul-searching.

Examples

"Elle prépare son examen de demain."

Natural Translation

She is preparing for her exam tomorrow.

Literal Translation

She prepares her exam of tomorrow

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