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flunk

/flʌŋk/

flunk out

flunknoun

flunks

/flʌŋk/

Translations

échecSurtout dans le contexte scolaire ou universitaire.

He received a flunk in his math class, which meant he had to retake the course next semester.

Il a eu un échec en cours de maths, ce qui signifiait qu’il devait reprendre le cours le semestre suivant.

Definitions

A failure, especially in an examination or course.

He received a flunk in his math class, which meant he had to retake the course next semester.

Synonyms

failing grade

flunkverb

flunked

Past Simple

flunked

Past Participle

flunking

Gerund

/flʌŋk/

Translations

raterSe dit surtout d’un examen, d’un test ou d’un cours.

She was worried she might flunk the math test.

Elle craignait de rater le test de maths.

Additional translations

faire échouerSens causatif : faire obtenir un échec à quelqu’un.

Definitions

To fail to reach the required standard in an examination, test, or course.

She was worried she might flunk the math test.

To give a failing grade to someone in an examination, test, or course.

The professor decided to flunk the student for not submitting any assignments.

Synonyms

fail

come up short

fall short

misfire

bomb

Antonyms

pass