A1 Collocation Neutral

Réussir un examen

To pass an exam

Meaning

To achieve a passing grade on a test.

🌍

Cultural Background

The Baccalauréat is the most famous exam. Students often say 'J'ai eu mon Bac' to mean they passed. Similar usage, but 'examen' is often used for any test.

⚠️

Don't say 'passer'

Passer means to take the test, not to pass it.

Meaning

To achieve a passing grade on a test.

⚠️

Don't say 'passer'

Passer means to take the test, not to pass it.

Test Yourself

Which verb means to pass a test?

J'ai ____ mon examen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: réussi

'Passer' means to take, 'réussir' means to pass.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which verb means to pass a test? Choose A1

J'ai ____ mon examen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: réussi

'Passer' means to take, 'réussir' means to pass.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, that is a common mistake.

Related Phrases

🔗

Échouer à un examen

contrast

To fail a test

Was this helpful?

Comments (0)

Login to Comment
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!