This is the 1851st most frequent French word.
jugés
"Jugés" means "judged" in English.
In this sentence, "jugés" is used in the past tense, agreeing in plural, to denote that the students were subject to evaluation by someone.
Les élèves ont été jugés sur leur prestation orale.
The students were judged on their oral performance.
Here, "jugés" conveys a passive perception, indicating that they believe their peers have formed opinions about them.
Ils se sentent jugés par leurs pairs.
They feel judged by their peers.
"Jugés" reflects a judgment or critique received by selected individuals in a historical context.