«passer» in French may be said for 'to pass an exam' in English?

Question

In my French - Japanese dictionary, there is an explanation of the usage of «passer» (verb intransitive), the example there says «J’ai passé à l’écrit (= I passed the writing exam)», whereas Kwiziq explains that 'in French, «passer» never means 'to pass an exam'.

So, practically, «passer» in French also means 'to pass an exam' occasionally?

Accepted Answer

Hi Shoji,
In France, you wouldn't use 'passer' to mean 'to pass an exam' as it just means to sit it.
So If you wanted to say -
I passed the writing (part of) the exam
you will say:
j'ai réussi l'écrit de l'examen
Take a look at the following page for a book coaching to pass the written and oral part of a set of preparatory exams. -
https://shop.labourseauxlivres.fr/products/9782091796956?variant=40074303242329&currency=EUR&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-JacBhC0ARIsAIxybyOid__aEiKZeBrSEovAHxm_zsqcS66Jsl1UoZXIn6h1paRy0hfPRfYaAri5EALw_wcB
Bonne Continuation !

Answer

Bonjour Shoji,This type of question has been asked in one form or another many times before.https://progress.lawlessfrench.com/questions/view/what-about-passer-for-giving-an-exam-sitting-for-exams-je-passe-mes-examens#AnswerAddFormHave a look at the above link, I think it will help you.Bonne continuationJim