midterm

• Nom désignant le milieu d'une période telle qu'un semestre universitaire, un mandat politique ou une grossesse ; peut aussi désigner un examen passé au milieu d'un semestre.

A noun referring to the middle of a period, such as an academic term, a political term in office, or the gestation period; it can also denote an examination taken in the middle of an academic term.

1. Middle of gestationB2formal

   The midpoint of a pregnancy period.

   Milieu de grossesse

   • The doctor scheduled a check-up for her midterm.
   • Midterm is a critical time for fetal development.
   • She experienced some discomfort during her midterm.

2. Middle of an academic termA2formal

   The period roughly halfway through a school or university term.

   Milieu du semestre/trimestre universitaire

   • Students often feel stressed around midterm.
   • The professor announced a project due at midterm.
   • Midterm is a good time to review your progress.

3. Middle of a political termB2formal

   The midpoint of an elected official's term in office.

   milieu de mandat

   • The president's approval rating dropped at midterm.
   • Midterm elections often shift the balance of power.
   • The senator faced challenges during his midterm.

   Synonymesmiddlemidpoint

4. Midterm examinationA2formal

   An exam given in the middle of an academic term to assess student progress.

   Examen de mi-session

   • I have a midterm in biology next week.
   • She studied all weekend for her midterm.
   • The midterm counts for 30% of the final grade.

   Synonymesmidterm exammidterm examination