Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
passage des examens
English translation:
passer un examen in French = to sit an exam
Added to glossary by
Helen Jordan
Nov 2, 2005 14:27
18 yrs ago
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passage des examens
French to English
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Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs
Academic certificate
Certificate issued by Jeddah International School
says Ceci certifie que [Name of person] a complété les cours nécessaires pour le Passage des Examens de Baccalauréat Francais. En reconnaissance de ceci ce Diplome lui est remis le 23 June
Not sure how best to render 'passage des examens' in this context as I'm not sure what is meant here. TIA for any help.
says Ceci certifie que [Name of person] a complété les cours nécessaires pour le Passage des Examens de Baccalauréat Francais. En reconnaissance de ceci ce Diplome lui est remis le 23 June
Not sure how best to render 'passage des examens' in this context as I'm not sure what is meant here. TIA for any help.
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passer un examen in French = to sit an exam
to pass an exam = réussir un examen
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Note added at 2005-11-02 15:34:20 (GMT)
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To Rita: I suggested \"to sit an exam\". I only mentioned what to \"pass an exam\" is in French because it is a faux ami and can cause confusion.
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Note added at 2005-11-02 15:34:20 (GMT)
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To Rita: I suggested \"to sit an exam\". I only mentioned what to \"pass an exam\" is in French because it is a faux ami and can cause confusion.
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Sylvia Smith
: exactly!
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Angie Taylor
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Adsion Liu
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RHELLER
: are you saying that sitting an exam means succeeding an exam?
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No, of course not - quite the reverse
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LydieC
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roneill
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Suzy G
: usually you would say "take an exam"
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you say both
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Comment: "Thanks!"
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to sit for the examinations
it really means having completed the necessary coursework to be allowed to take the French Baccalaureat examinations - which, of course, are a series of subject-specific exams.
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exam-sitting
for what its worth the event is called an exam-sitting
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1 hr
take the exams
this applies to U.S. English ONLY
I am not disputing "sit the exam" in UK English
the diploma is for the completion of courses IMO
no one gives a diploma for the ability to take an exam - you have to succeed first
I am not disputing "sit the exam" in UK English
the diploma is for the completion of courses IMO
no one gives a diploma for the ability to take an exam - you have to succeed first
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Suzy G
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thanks Suzy - obviously someone from the U.S. (we are in the minority on proz)
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eileengreen
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completed the courses and exams for...
As a former teacher in the International School system, I would write this.
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