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How do you say "exam" in French?
l' examen
In French, "exam" is l' examen.
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Pronunciation
To pronounce examen, remember that the x in the middle stays quiet or turns into a soft "z". Note the article shrinks to l' and glues onto the word with no gap.
Grammar notes
l' examen is masculine. Its plural is examens.
Example sentence
Elle a beaucoup étudié pour l’examen.
She studied hard for the exam.
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How to remember l' examen
Chain examen to a rhyme or a joke about a exam so your brain has two hooks instead of one.
Related words
- classroom la salle de classe
- chalk la craie
- grade la note
- homework les devoirs
- lecture la conférence
- lesson la leçon
- diploma le diplôme
- certificate le certificat
- graduation la remise des diplômes
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Questions about l' examen
How do you pronounce l' examen?
To pronounce examen, remember that the x in the middle stays quiet or turns into a soft "z". Note the article shrinks to l' and glues onto the word with no gap.
Is l' examen masculine or feminine?
l' examen is masculine. l' examen is masculine. Its plural is examens.
How is l' examen used in French?
l' examen is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Elle a beaucoup étudié pour l’examen. (She studied hard for the exam.).
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