Traduction de "passer mes examens"

Question

passer = to pass (a location)

then why does:

passer mes examens = to sit/take/do my tests

Dimitris · Accepted Answer · 2020-11-01 18:35:17Z

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In this context passer and pass are false cognates (faux amis). The pair is a very basic one as user @Lambie remarks.

passer ses examens = to sit/take/do his/her exams

Cf.

Réussir ses examens = to pass his/her exams.

See, e.g.

Google 'passer un examen false cognates'.

See also the question

PS

Se passer de etc. is not relevant here (thanks @Lambie)

answered Nov 1, 2020 at 15:44

Dimitris

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Yes, and this is a very basic false friend.
– Lambie
Nov 1, 2020 at 15:53
@Lambie Thanks for the verification:-)!
– Dimitris
Nov 1, 2020 at 15:57
@user716881 I suggest that you post a new question for 'se passer'.
– Dimitris
Nov 1, 2020 at 16:00
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@Dimitris I found a question french.stackexchange.com/questions/8720/…
– user716881
Nov 1, 2020 at 16:04
@user716881 Bravo. If you have queries don't hesitate to ask a question about se passer. Even if there is an old post, both the question and the answer are in French.
– Dimitris
Nov 1, 2020 at 16:07

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